West Virginia announces $58m in water infrastructure funding
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 23:03 · Archive
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced over $58 million in combined funding for water and wastewater projects across the state.
Governor Patrick Morrisey announced over $58 million in combined funding for water and wastewater infrastructure projects across West Virginia. The funding comprises $4 million in Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization funding for a new water treatment plant in Buckhannon, along with $930,000 in Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council grants for projects serving Mingo, Wyoming, Cabell and Wayne counties.
The Mingo and Wyoming counties project totals $8.74 million. An $800,000 grant will complete funding for a public water extension serving 236 customers in Justice and bringing public water to approximately 215 potential customers in Hanover, where homes and businesses currently rely on private wells. The project will also allow Huff Consolidated School and the R.D. Bailey Lake facility to connect to public water. Additional funding includes $7.45 million in federal grants and state and local contributions.
The Buckhannon project totals $47.31 million for construction of a new water treatment plant and raw water intake, with the state recommending $3 million in additional loans and principal forgiveness and $40.31 million awarded through federal loans and grants. In Cabell County, a $95,000 grant will fund upgrades to the Salt Rock wastewater treatment plant serving 4,855 customers in Ona, Milton and Culloden. Morrisey said the funding brings public water to families relying on private wells and improves systems serving thousands of residents.
How it is being reported
- Morrisey completes funding packages for more than $58M in water and wastewater projectsGov. Patrick Morrisey today announced $4 million in Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) funding for a water treatment plant in Buckhannon, along with $930,000 in Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council (IJDC) grants for projects in Mingo, Wyoming, Cabell and Wayne counties.WVVA · 22 Oct, 22:50
- Morrisey completes funding packages for more than $58 million in water and wastewater projectsGov. Patrick Morrisey announced $4 million in Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization funding for a new water treatment plant in Buckhannon, along with $930,000 in recommended Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council grants for projects serving Mingo, Wyoming, Cabell and Wayne counties.WSAZ · 22 Oct, 22:11
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