Region Secures $25.4M In Grants For Water Infrastructure Projects
ALBANY—New York State officials announced on April 17 that municipalities in Orange and Sullivan counties were granted a total of $25.4 million in funding for their respective local water infrastructure projects.
The grants were part of a total of more than $175 million in financial assistance approved by the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors. The board’s approval authorizes municipal access to low-cost financing and previously announced grants to get shovels in the ground for critical water and sewer infrastructure projects. These investments help make projects more affordable, reducing the need for higher rate increases to fund improvements, state officials noted.
“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,” Gov. Kathy 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.”
Mid-Hudson Region Projects:
City of Port Jervis in Orange County—a $20-million grant and interest-free financing package for the planning, design and construction of water meter replacements and sanitary sewer rehabilitation.
Town of Thompson in Sullivan County—funding for two projects: a $3.2-million grant and low-cost financing package for the planning, design and construction of pump stations and force main improvements in the Emerald Green/Rock Hill Sewer District.
Also, Thompson was awarded a $2.2-million grant and interest-free financing package for the planning, design and construction of the Sackett Lake Sewer District collection system improvement project.
Published: April 23, 2025