Senator Patrick M. Gallivan, (R-C, Elma) says the Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) approved financial assistance for water infrastructure improvement projects in West Seneca and the Town of Concord. The Board's approval authorizes municipal access to low-cost financing and previously announced grants to support critical water and sewer infrastructure projects. 

“The state’s investment will make these projects more affordable and manageable for local governments,” Senator Gallivan said. “By working together on projects like these, we can better protect our environment, upgrade wastewater treatment facilities and help ensure water quality.”

Local projects include:

 West Seneca - $3.8 million state grant for the construction of sanitary sewer improvements in Sewer Districts 5 and 13.

Town of Concord - $4.9 million interest-free financing and $1.175 million state grant for the planning, design, and construction of the Kissing Bridge and Craneridge Wastewater Treatment Plants consolidation project.

EFC approved grants to local governments from the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds – a mix of federal and state dollars dedicated to financing community water infrastructure projects. Leveraging federal funding in conjunction with state investments maximizes the impact of each dollar spent, empowering local communities to make the critical system improvements they need to keep their residents safe.

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