Governor Announces STEAP Grant for Tolland

TOLLAND, CT — Gov. Dannel P. Malloy on Monday announced that Tolland is one of 16 towns throughout Connecticut that will receive funding in the latest round of the state’s Small Town Economic Assistance Program, or STEAP grant.

STEAP awards are designed to assists smaller communities with infrastructure and capital improvement projects. The nearly $6 million in grants announced Monday are the second round of grants announced this year. An earlier round of STEAP 2016 grants was announced in February.

“By partnering with our smaller communities, our state can assist towns with infrastructure projects that will help them grow, remain competitive, attract businesses, and bring added value to residents for years to come,” Malloy said. “These STEAP grants allow us to get funding directly to municipalities to complete projects that make Connecticut a better place to work and live.”

“It is so important for state and local governments to work together to improve our neighborhoods, economic centers, and quality of life for residents,” said Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, a Tolland resident. “These grants will help towns make public safety and infrastructure improvements, bolster downtown districts, and tackle projects they may not otherwise be able to do. These projects have valuable long-term impact on our communities and for our residents.”

Since 2011, small towns across Connecticut have received approximately $230 million in funds under the program.

The local STEAP grant announced Monday is:

• Tolland – $400,000 to renovate and expand the Tolland Public Works Garage. The project will include new vehicle storage, truck wash bay, public water and sewer line extension, site improvements and energy conservation. This project will benefit the local community by helping to maintain town assets and respond more effectively to storm events.

Photo Credit: Tolland Works