Two area municipalities will benefit from the more than $175 million announced by New York for local water infrastructure projects across the state.
“An investment in our state’s water systems is an investment in New Yorkers’ quality of life – from safeguarding our drinking water to protecting the rivers and lakes we use for recreation,” Governor Hochul said. “By ensuring communities have the resources they need to complete crucial water infrastructure projects, we can create good-paying jobs and boost local economies while working toward a healthy environment for all New Yorkers.”
The Village of Naples has been approved for $22.2 million in grant funding and interest-free financing by the Environmental Facilities Corporation. The money will be used to plan, design, and construct new sanitary sewers and a wastewater treatment plant.
Similarly, the Town of Erwin in Steuben County has been approved for 10.8 million dollars in grant funding and interest-free financing by the Environmental Facilities Corporation. That money will be used to design and construct wastewater treatment plant improvements and the extension of sanitary sewers along Route 417.
Environmental Facilities Corporation President & CEO Maureen A. Coleman said, “The Environmental Facilities Corporation is proud to support communities across New York State that invest in clean, safe, and reliable water infrastructure. These approvals are symbolic of Governor Hochul’s commitment to affordability, public health, environmental protection, and economic resilience. By making these investments affordable, we’re helping municipalities tackle urgent infrastructure needs while minimizing the financial impact of these projects on local ratepayers.”
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