Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced more than $15.4 million in grant awards to projects across the state aimed at updating water and sewer infrastructure and environmental conservation.
The water and sewer infrastructure grants announced by Governor Morrisey total $12,643,588 for projects in 13 counties.
“As my administration continues our work to make West Virginia more competitive with our neighboring states, these critical upgrades to water and sewer infrastructure are moving the needle,” said Governor Morrisey. “Clean water and functional infrastructure lift up the standard of living and propel economic growth in our communities.”
The following water and sewer infrastructure projects were approved by the Water Development Authority in the county for funding:
Town of Clay: Clay County – The Town of Clay was awarded a $477,500 IJDC grant to replace a water tank that has been deemed to be deficient in the Health Department’s Sanitary Survey and added to a Corrective Action Plan for replacement. The project area is in the Clay area in Clay County and will affect 528 customers. These funds, along with funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission, provide the $1,257,500 needed for this project.
Other funding included:
Wilderness PSD: Nicholas County – Wilderness PSD received an IJDC grant of $500,000 to upgrade and extend water service in the Mt. Nebo area of Nicholas County. This system improvement will affect 2,054 existing customers and adds one new customer. These funds, in combination with grants from the Appalachian Regional Commission, Nicholas County Commission, and the Young Life Resort, cover the total project cost of $2,771,500.
Flatwoods Canoe Run PSD: Braxton County – Flatwoods Canoe Run PSD was awarded $2,889,500 to fund an upgrade to the current SCADA system that will provide quality control measures to the water system such as data collection, leak detection, automated shutoffs, and manual remote-control functions. The waterline replacement portion of the project will replace the deteriorated waterline leading to the Route 19 water storage tank, which would reduce water loss in the existing water distribution system and reduce operation and maintenance costs associated with the frequent repairs. The primary project area is Exchange in Braxton County, and this project will benefit 2,009 existing customers.
Sugar Creek PSD: Braxton County – Sugar Creek PSD was awarded $37,500 to conduct an evaluation and develop a Preliminary Engineering Report to determine the location, capacity, type of treatment, preliminary probable construction and project cost to replace the aging current plant. The primary project area is Frametown in Braxton County and this water plant upgrade project will support 610 customers. This funding, along with funds from Braxton County Commission will provide the $75,000 needed for the evaluation.
