Canton Water/Sewer Upgrades Funded By State

CANTON, CT — Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont recently announced a $24.5 million state grant package that will aid infrastructure projects in several Connecticut towns, including Canton.

The funding will benefit 60 small towns in Connecticut for infrastructure improvements like road safety reconstruction projects, sewer and drainage upgrades, sidewalk and pedestrian safety enhancements, recreational facility upgrades and other projects.

Canton is slated to receive $374,485 in state funding for water and sewer treatment plant capacity improvements. This will be matched by $93,620 from the town.

Local lawmakers were pleased with the announcement.

“This is a wise investment in Canton’s infrastructure,” said State Sen. Lisa Seminara, R-Avon. “We thank the governor for his attention to Canton’s needs and to our ongoing efforts to improve the region’s quality of life.”

“I’m grateful that, once again, Governor Lamont has provided Canton with much-needed funds that invest in the future of all of Canton’s residents,” added state Rep. Eleni Kavros DeGraw, D-Avon.

The grants are provided through the Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP), a state program managed by the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) that delivers grants to small towns for economic development, community conservation and quality-of-life capital projects.

“Our small towns are an integral part of what makes Connecticut such a special place to live and work,” Lamont said. “By working with them on these grants, the state can help get these vital projects completed so these towns can continue to grow, thrive, and attract businesses while improving the quality of life for our residents.”

Towns seeking funding under this round of STEAP grants were required to submit applications to OPM by Aug. 18. Those whose applications have been approved will soon receive official award notification and instructions from OPM.

For a complete list of towns and projects benefitting, click on this link.