$14.5 Million for Fort Edward, $11.4 Million for Kingsbury To Address System Limitations and Promote Growth
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced nearly $26 million in funding to address and mitigate current wastewater limitations that are negatively impacting community development in Washington County. The funds will support projects in the Village of Fort Edward and the Town of Kingsbury’s Village of Hudson Falls, and are designed to alleviate sewer infrastructure challenges impeding the growth of local businesses and the creation of new housing and new jobs in the region.
“I’ve worked in local government and have seen firsthand just what additional state assistance can do for small towns and villages,” Governor Hochul said. “Our communities deserve to be heard, seen and uplifted, and this funding will help communities across Washington County continue to develop and make necessary infrastructure improvements to allow local businesses to grow and residents to prosper.”
Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight said, "Strong infrastructure is the foundation for communities' sustained growth. This critical funding for Fort Edward and Kingsbury will remove barriers to new housing, business expansion, job creation, and unleash new economic opportunity in Washington County. Thanks to Governor Hochul’s leadership, New York continues to invest in the long-term potential of our diverse regions across the state.”