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Loxahatchee Groves representatives seek $4 million in federal funds for surface‑water work at appropriations clinic
Summary
Town officials told a federal appropriations clinic they are seeking roughly $4 million for pump‑house retrofits, weir repairs and canal stabilization as part of a larger $80 million water‑infrastructure need; congressional staff advised on application timing, award averages and possible match requirements.
Town of Loxahatchee Groves representatives asked for about $4 million in federal community‑project funding to repair pump houses, stabilize canal embankments and fix town weirs, saying the work would address surface‑water management across a 30‑mile canal system.
The request and related guidance were discussed during an appropriations clinic led by U.S. Rep. Sheila McCormick and Charisma Adams, the congresswoman’s director of economic development, who explained how to submit community‑project requests for fiscal 2026 appropriations and what to expect if a project is selected.
A town representative told the clinic that “we actually have about $80,000,000 worth of needs. The 4,000,000 will take care of our initial. Mostly, we're talking about the pump house, the weirs, and some of the canal stabilization.” The representative said the proposed work is limited to surface water and noted the town lacks formal areas for water…
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