New York State officials have announced over $232 million for seven municipalities’ water and sewer infrastructure projects.
The grants and low-cost financing packages, approved by the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation, will support water infrastructure projects that cost a total of more than $763 million.
"In far too many communities, critical water infrastructure has been left to fall into disrepair, but here in New York we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of New Yorkers," Governor Kathy Hochul said. "This $232 million infrastructure investment for wastewater treatment and public water systems will help our partners in local government make substantial investments to improve water infrastructure and furthers the State's commitment to improving water quality today and far into the future - creating a healthier, more prosperous New York for generations to come."
The financial assistance includes short-term financings and previously announced grants that will provide capital to local governments for critical projects. The board also approved various long-term financing conversions that provide interest relief for completed projects and help reduce debt for municipalities.
The approvals include financings through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and grants already announced pursuant to the Water Infrastructure Improvement (WIIA) program.
Clean Water Project Funding Approved
Suffolk County - $81,624,796 in long-term, interest-free financing to replace the effluent outfall that extends from the Bergen Point Wastewater Treatment Plant to the Jones Beach barrier island beneath the Great South Bay.
Nassau County - $47,500,000 in short-term, interest-free financing, $47,500,000 in short-term, market-rate financing and $26,812,500 in long-term, interest-free financing to plan, design and construct effluent flow diversions from the Bay Park Sewage Treatment Plant to the Cedar Creek Water Pollution Control Plant. The project will provide resiliency, flood mitigation and improve water quality in Reynolds Channel.
Village of Lowville in Lewis County - $10,809,000 in long-term, interest-free financing to rehabilitate deteriorated sanitary sewers and to install a new stormwater collection and conveyance system.
City of Kingston in Ulster County - $6,184,958 in short-term, interest-free financing and a $1,975,000 WIIA grant for wastewater treatment plant upgrades.
Village of Vernon in Oneida County - $5,212,500 in long-term, interest-free financing and $750,000 WIIA grant to design and construct wastewater treatment plant improvements.
Drinking Water Project Funding Approved
Village of South Dayton in Cattaraugus County - $1,401,900 in short-term, interest-free financing and $1,823,100 grant from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for well source improvements, groundwater treatment improvements, treatment tank rehabilitation, replacement of approximately 4,200 feet of distribution mains and the replacement of approximately 250 water meters.
Village of Philadelphia in Jefferson County - $683,400 WIIA grant to construct a water treatment building, to connect and improve a groundwater production well, and water main installation.
State Water Grant Applications Due September 9
EFC is currently accepting applications for $225 million in grants available through the Water Infrastructure Improvement (WIIA) and Intermunicipal Grants (IMG) programs. This latest round of grants will continue to help make water infrastructure investments more affordable for local governments and create jobs in the manufacturing, engineering, construction, plant operations, and related industry sectors. Local governments can learn more and apply at efc.ny.gov/wiia. Applications are due September 9.
