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Westshore mayors identify projects for Water Resources Development Act funding; Jan. 31 application deadline
Summary
Mayors reported a Jan. 31 deadline for Water Resources Development Act funding and listed local submissions including Fairview Park's Belvedere pipe replacement (beginning 2027), Lakewood infrastructure projects, and wastewater treatment plant improvements.
Council members reported an imminent federal funding opportunity through the Water Resources Development Act, with a submission deadline of Jan. 31. Mayor Pamela Bobst said she had spoken with the State Director for Senator Husted about funding availability and priorities for long-term infrastructure projects.
Projects submitted by Westshore communities include Fairview Park’s Belvedere pipe replacement project, slated to begin in 2027; Lakewood’s Nicholson and Wilbur infrastructure project; and upgrades to a wastewater treatment plant that participants said appears likely to receive funding. No application details, award guarantees, or requested dollar amounts were provided at the meeting.
Council members emphasized the tight timeline for submissions; Mayor Bobst indicated she would pursue outreach to potential funding partners and follow up with members as needed.
