The City of Napavine has received more than $2 million from the state to upgrade a water pump station.
In an announcement Monday, the Washington state Public Works Board (PWB) announced that the city received a $2,012,500 grant for a project to upgrade the Napavine-Jefferson Pump Station.
The funds are part of $175 million the PWB approved for public water, sewer, stormwater, roads, streets and infrastructure projects at its Sept. 6 meeting.
“For 40 years, the Public Works Board has been a partner with local governments, helping provide funding for essential infrastructure projects across the state. Our Board is pleased to provide these low-interest loans and grants to support public works projects that are foundational to a community’s health and safety," PWB Chair Kathryn A. Gardow said in a statement.
According to the PWB, the funds will support 40 community infrastructure projects in 21 counties. Additionally, the PWB awarded pre-construction funds for projects across eight counties.
Lewis County Water District 6, which serves the City of Mossyrock, received $27,000 from the PWB for a “small water system management plan update.”
“We know Washington residents count on having access to clean drinking water, as well as reliable sewer, roads and bridge infrastructure in their communities. With state funding, the Board supports essential and urgent infrastructure projects and helps keep utility rates affordable,” Gardow said.
