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Monterey County seeks state and federal funding for San Lucas water, coastal bluff protections and major road repairs
Summary
County public‑works and water‑resources officials asked state and federal lawmakers for roughly $45 million in targeted infrastructure support — including water system work for San Lucas, an $8 million Scenic Road bluff protection proposal, and dam and road repairs — describing project scopes and remaining funding gaps.
Monterey County leaders used the annual legislative workshop to present detailed infrastructure requests to state and federal lawmakers, highlighting projects that county staff say need outside funding to proceed.
Public Works Director (as introduced) presented the San Lucas Clean Drinking Water Project, describing nearly two decades of water insecurity in the unincorporated community. County staff said the project received roughly $1,000,000 for preliminary design (federal FY24), an additional federal earmark of about $1,000,000 and roughly $4,000,000 in state funds for design and environmental review, but stressed that additional funding is required for construction. "Without these needs being met, the people continue to be on bottled water," the director said, and added the lack of a permanent water source is blocking an affordable‑housing proposal in the community.
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