Hampton pushes $6.6 million state request for Fort Wool preservation work

Sep 1, 2026

The city's draft legislative package includes a $6,600,000 state funding request for Fort Wool work; Reed reported productive conversations with the secretary of natural and historic resources and a potential inclusion in the governor's December budget amendments.

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Ed Reed told council the draft includes a request for $6,600,000 in state funding to support Fort Wool preservation and related work, and he said there have been positive meetings with the secretary of natural and historic resources and an upcoming Richmond meeting to discuss possible inclusion in the governor's budget amendments.

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