| Town to Get More than $900,000
for Sidewalks, Curbs, Drainage
Hartford, CT – State Senator
Len Fasano (R-34) and State Representative Mary Fritz
(D-90) today announced the town of Wallingford will
receive $971,400 under the American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act of 2009 (ARRA) for some key infrastructure projects.
The funding is part of a larger $3.6 million allotment
which will go toward a number of infrastructure and
community development projects throughout the state.
“The release of this federal stimulus funding
is a victory for Wallingford,” said Senator
Fasano. “During these tough economic
times any financial pressure we can take off of our
town budgets will go far toward providing relief.”
Wallingford will use the money for two sidewalk replacement
projects. The town will replace deteriorating sidewalks
near the Ulbrich Heights housing complex and a 40 unit
elderly housing complex. Ulbrich Heights is a 132 unit
rental complex for low and moderate income families.
The money will pay for new sidewalks, curbing, and drainage
and will also address requirements of the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Representative Fritz said, “I
am very happy for residents who live in the area. This
sidewalk work has been a long time coming. The release
of this federal funding is welcome news for all Wallingford
taxpayers.”
“Improving the condition of the sidewalks and
curbs in the area of Ulbrich Heights is something the
town has wanted to accomplish for a long time,”
said Senator Fasano. “This money
will not only address safety and aesthetic concerns
for folks in the neighborhood but it will also provide
employment at a time when many need that extra work
most. I am grateful that a community in the 34th District
is benefitting from this funding and I look forward
to the upgrades.”
The state Department of Economic and Community Development
(DECD) approved the community development plans prior
to the release of the funding. In addition to Wallingford,
five other communities will receive similar funding:
Enfield, Naugatuck, Plainfield, Torrington and Windsor.
For more information on these projects and all stimulus
activity in Connecticut, visit the
www.ct.gov and click on the CT Recovery link.
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