Rep. Aderholt seeks $56 million for community projects

Federal Funding Request for Community Projects in Alabama

On Wednesday, US Representative Robert Adderholt announced a request for over $56 million in federal funds aimed at various community projects in his district.

Adderholt, who is set to join the U.S. House Committee on Budget, mentioned that the committee has already approved the project and is awaiting a vote on the House floor.

“These projects focus on enhancing infrastructure, aiding rural communities, and investing in the future of Alabama’s District 4,” Adderholt stated.

He elaborated that initiatives include modernizing transportation, expanding healthcare access, improving workforce training, and bolstering economic development—all intended to benefit local residents.

If approved, the funding would support 15 projects related to transportation, sanitation infrastructure, education, and health services throughout Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District.

Adderholt expressed his desire for the district to receive a significant share of the federal taxes sent to Washington, emphasizing that these projects are a testament to that commitment.

Among the transportation funding requests are $5 million for capacity enhancements at Albertville Regional Airport and $8.5 million dedicated to replacing the Tuscaloosa National Airport terminal.

Further requests include $7 million for infrastructure improvements, $5 million to replace a one-lane bridge in Waterloo, and an additional $5 million for a feasibility study for a corridor connecting the Muscle Shoals area.

In terms of education, requests also include $1.5 million for establishing a public multi-purpose complex in Lauderdale County aimed at expanding agricultural education and labor training opportunities, plus over $1 million in equipment for the Walker Area Community Foundation in Jasper.

Aderholt is additionally seeking over $2.5 million for constructing 10 “microhomes,” a childcare center, and a tornado shelter at Wallace State Community College in Hansville. There’s also a request for more than $250,000 for nursing school equipment at Northeast Alabama Community College, along with over $400,000 for 3D printing equipment at Snead State Community College.

Moreover, funding requests include over $2 million to eliminate failing septic tanks near Lake Guntersville and to implement new sanitary sewer services.

In the healthcare sector, more than $5.5 million is requested for a new CT scanner at UAB St. Vincent’s Blount in Onanta, alongside over $1 million for enhancements at Northwest Regional Health.

Adderholt highlighted the importance of these projects, stating that they illustrate the significant return on the tax investments made by Alabama’s Fourth District. “This investment will enhance infrastructure, support the local economy, and pave the way for a better future,” he noted.