Senator Dan Debicella (R-21) today praised state and local officials for working together to secure funding for the water pollution control facility project in Stratford.

“I would like to thank Governor M. Jodi Rell for her continued commitment to clean water projects across the state, including prioritizing Stratford,” said Senator Debicella.

“This is terrific news for the Town of Stratford. Our leadership continues to work in a bipartisan way to improve quality of life for families in Stratford,” said Senator Debicella. Debicella said the entire legislative team—Representatives Terry Backer, John Harkins, and Larry Miller—had worked with Mayor James Miron to secure the funding.

The State Bond Commission today approved $109-million in Clean Water Funds, of which it is expected that $27,410,824 will be dedicated to completing the Stratford water pollution control facility project. According to the state Department of Environmental Protection, $22,683,564 of the new funding will be in the form of a loan, and the remaining $4,727,260 in the form of a grant.

Now that the State Bond Commission has acted, Senator Debicella said that state and local officials will work together to finalize the funding details by mid-February.

According to DEP, the total known cost of the project is $61,757,796, and consists of the design and construction of the renovations and upgrades to the Town of Stratford's Wastewater Treatment Facility including the addition of denitrification capabilities.

“Governor Rell is correct that each of these clean water projects is a step toward ensuring the environmental health and safety of Connecticut residents. These projects are important in our ongoing efforts to protect our rivers and streams, and Long Island Sound,” said Senator Debicella.