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CHARLESTON -- The city of Philippi and the town of Harman will each receive millions of dollars in state funding for water system improvements, officials announced Monday afternoon.
The West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council announced $21.4 million in funding for sewer and water projects around the state at its meeting on Aug. 7.
The council approved a $1 million grant and a $4.4 million loan to the city of Philippi for improvements to its water system, secondary source of supply/reservoir. These funds, along with funds from other funding programs, will provide $14.7 million for this project.
The council also approved technical reviews and requests to pursue funding for an additional six sewer and water projects. The approval of these reviews and requests helps cities, municipalities and public service districts save taxpayer money and keep their projects moving.
The Town of Harman was approved to pursue funding for its water system improvements project estimated to cost $2.5 million.
In addition, the council approved:
A $1 million grant to the town of Anmoore in Harrison County for improvements to its water distribution system;
A $1.7 million grant to the town of Athens in Mercer County for a water extension to serve 24 homes in Mt. Jackson Heights and along Old Oxley Road;
A $500,000 grant to the town of East Bank in Kanawha County for improvements to its sewer system;
A $3 million grant to the city of Huntington in Cabell County for improvements to its sewer system;
A $1.5 million grant and a $600,000 loan to the Jumping Branch Nimitz PSD in Summers County for a water service extension in western Summers County to serve 142 homes;
A $1.6 million grant to the Mason County PSD for a water service extension along Guyan Creek Road to serve 25 homes;
A $1 million grant and a $1.4 million loan to the town of Romney in Hampshire County for improvements to the water system;
A $1 million grant to the town of Sophia in Raleigh County for improvements to its wastewater treatment plant;
A $434,000 loan to the Southern Jackson County PSD for a water extension to serve 35 homes;
And a $3.25 million loan to the city of Saint Albans in Kanawha County for a water storage tank.
The WV IJDC was created by the West Virginia Legislature in 1994 to serve as a funding clearinghouse for water and wastewater projects around the state. Gov. Jim Justice serves as council chairman, with Senior Advisor Ann Urling serving as his designee.
The council will meet again on Sept. 4. For more information, visit wvinfrastructure.com.