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Port Orchard says $3 million award and local funds reshape Bay Street reconstruction timing
Summary
City officials discussed recent federal and state awards, revised construction scenarios and the potential impact on downtown businesses as Bay Street reconstruction reaches 60% design.
Port Orchard officials told the Economic Development & Tourism Committee on Monday that an award of $3,000,000 from U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell’s office, combined with an earlier $1,000,000 state allocation, changes the city’s funding picture for the Bay Street reconstruction project and could affect the construction schedule.
The update came as John Morrissey, chair of the Economic Development & Tourism Committee, asked staff to summarize where the project stands and what is known about timelines and impacts. Mayor Rob said, “we were awarded $3,000,000 for this project,” and cautioned that that federal funding is subject to the federal budget process and would likely not be available until the fall.
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