Governor Walker approves $120,000 project at Shell Lake Municipal Airport

April 13, 2012

Governor Scott Walker today announced a $120,000 project to purchase snow removal equipment for the Shell Lake Municipal Airport in Washburn County.

Eric Johnson, airport development engineer with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), said the equipment includes a bi-directional tractor, loader and plow blade, to help provide more effective and efficient snow removal operations at the airport.

The equipment is scheduled to be delivered in early fall of 2012, prior to the start of Wisconsin’s winter weather season.

Funding Breakdown

• State = $3,000
• City of Shell Lake = $3,000
• Federal Aviation Administration = $114,000

The Shell Lake Municipal Airport has one paved 3,711 foot runway.

For more information, contact:
Airport Development Engineer Eric Johnson, WisDOT
(608) 267-2143, eric1.johnson@dot.wi.gov