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Town says West Cornwall wastewater project cleared a funding milestone; RFP for design to follow
Summary
An agency official told the meeting that the town submitted a notice of finding of no significant impact and a notice of intent to request release of funds for the West Cornwall wastewater treatment facility, opening the path to roughly $3,000,000 to support the design phase and an RFP for firms with membrane bioreactor experience.
An agency official said the town has taken a key procedural step toward replacing the West Cornwall wastewater treatment system, filing a notice of finding of no significant impact and a notice of intent to request release of funds that will help finance the design phase.
The official told the Economic Development Committee that the town expects “the 3,000,000 or a significant portion of the funds” to support design work and that the town has identified two firms with experience in membrane bioreactor systems who will likely respond to a forthcoming request for proposals. The official also said the RFP is near finalization and interviews with four firms have already taken place.
Why it matters: The funding notices are standard federal- or state-anchored steps that must precede release of capital funds. If the town secures the expected amount, it will allow design work to proceed and move the project toward construction procurement.
What was said and what remains to be decided: Committee members asked about next steps; the official said the current phase is the design-RFP stage and described a shortlist of firms. No contract award or construction schedule was finalized during the meeting. The transcript records the procedural filings and the RFP next steps but does not specify exact grant or loan program names beyond the filed notices.
Context and related items: The same official reported other infrastructure items under discussion, including playground and parking-area improvements near the country market and ongoing applications for brownfield assessment grants related to a potential Route 7 housing site.
What’s next: The town expects proposals in response to the RFP and will return to the committee with firm recommendations; no construction timetable was provided at the meeting.
