New York water infrastructure projects awarded $250 million
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $250 million to water infrastructure projects in the state. The funding comes from state grants and revolving funds to further projects like replacing lead service lines, treating harmful emerging contaminants, mitigating flooding and modernizing aging systems. Water infrastructure projects in New York City include the construction of a new stormwater conveyance system within the Tibbetts Brook watershed in the Bronx and a recirculation, filtration and adaptive control system at Central Park’s North End waterbodies in Manhattan. The two state grants totaling $20 million were funded through the Environmental Bond Act.
“Communities are working hard to upgrade aging water infrastructure and protect public health, and I’m committed to providing them with the resources they need to succeed,” Gov. Hochul said. “With this $250 million investment, we’re making vital projects affordable and ensuring New Yorkers can trust the water they rely on every day.”
