Assemblyman Colin J. Schmitt (R,C, New Windsor) has announce more than $18 million in state funding will be disbursed in the 99th Assembly District for water infrastructure projects in order to protect public health and improve water quality for our communities. These grants will create jobs and sustain a large investment in local infrastructure projects that Assemblyman Schmitt and local elected officials have long called for across the Hudson Valley.

“Today I am announcing a significant state investment in our critical water infrastructure for the 99th Assembly District and the Hudson Valley as a whole,” said Schmitt in a prepared statement. “Since my first day in office, I have helped lead the effort for state resources on water-related priorities for our communities and this critical state funding is paramount to our continued efforts on water quality, quantity, and protection. As Co-Chair of the Assembly Minority Water Quality Task Force, my efforts will continue with this major success and more to efforts to come from the state in partnership with local leaders.”

The grants include $14,785,201 to the Town of New Windsor for Sewer Plant Expansion, Outfall Relocation and Treatment Upgrades.

“This is a big day for New Windsor residents as we have secured nearly $15 million in state funding for water quality projects impacting our sewer plant operations,” said New Windsor Councilman Steve Bedetti. “ I thank Assemblyman Colin Schmitt for his continued leadership and partnership on water projects that impact local residents and I vow to continue working together to deliver critical resources for our town.”