Commonwealth Finance Agency Approves First H2O Flood Control Project Funding

The Commonwealth Finance Agency this week announced the first grants under the H2O Water Infrastructure Program- $57.4 million for 17 dam projects and 5 flood control projects.

 

"Pennsylvania's water-related infrastructure—its drinking water and wastewater plants, dams and flood protection projects—are aging and deteriorating after decades of neglect and underinvestment," Gov. Rendell said. "This is creating a difficult challenge for communities that are facing costly, but much needed, upgrades to their water and wastewater systems.

 

"This investment is a down payment on our commitment to protecting our people, our communities and our economy by ensuring a safe and adequate supply of water, while ensuring residents are protected. At the same time, we're putting more people to work by upgrading our infrastructure, which will pay dividends for years to come."

 

The funds were allocated from the $800 million H2O PA fund. Under the program, flood-control projects would receive a minimum of $100 million, and a minimum of $35 million will be committed to high-hazard dams.

 

The first applications for the third component of H2O PA – for water supply, sanitary sewer and stormwater projects – are being evaluated.

 

A list of those projects funded is available online.