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Georgia awards $146 million to Savannah for regional surface water projects; city outlines partnership with Effingham County
Summary
Savannah will receive $146 million in state support for regional surface water treatment and delivery projects, city staff told council on March 13, with a regional approach through Effingham County expected to trim Savannah’s capital costs by roughly $125 million.
City staff told Savannah City Council on March 13 that the FY2025 state supplemental budget includes $146,000,000 to support a regional surface water treatment and delivery strategy that will expand supply for Savannah, North Bryan County and Effingham County.
According to the briefing, half of that allocation will be direct state investment and the other half will be provided as favorable 0% financing through the state financing authority. City staff credited legislative leaders and local advocates for securing the funding and said the…
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