CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Patrick Morrisey announced Wednesday that more than $1.15 million in funding and financing has been approved for water and sewer infrastructure projects in Kanawha, Tucker, and Barbour counties.
The funding was approved by the West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council (IJDC) and will support flood recovery efforts, upgrades to aging water systems, and long-term water reliability projects across the state.
“Improving our critical infrastructure today ensures a healthier and more prosperous tomorrow for all West Virginians,” Morrisey said in a statement.
“These projects will help strengthen critical infrastructure, support future development, and ensure communities across West Virginia have the resources they need to thrive.”
The Kanawha Public Service District received $487,500 to rebuild sections of its sanitary sewer collection system serving Winifrede, Coopers Hollow, and Little Creek that were damaged during flooding on Aug. 28, 2023.
The funding, along with a previous $60,250 IJDC preliminary assistance grant and FEMA support, will help complete the $2.06 million project.
The City of Parsons was awarded $500,000 to replace deteriorating waterlines, install related infrastructure, and add leak detection and monitoring capabilities.
Officials said the project is intended to improve reliability and capacity while supporting continued development along the Corridor H region. Combined with assistance from the West Virginia Drinking Water Treatment Revolving Fund, the project is fully funded at nearly $3.98 million.
The City of Philippi received an additional $165,000 to assist with construction of a reservoir along Little Laurel Run in Barbour County.
The reservoir will provide a secondary water source for the community and is intended to reduce risks associated with drought, contamination, mechanical failures, and ice blockages affecting the Tygart River, which currently serves as the area’s primary water source.
Funding partners for the Philippi project include the Water Development Authority, Appalachian Regional Commission, Barbour County, and previously approved IJDC funding. The total project cost is estimated at more than $22.1 million.
The IJDC coordinates infrastructure funding and financing for water, wastewater, and economic development projects throughout West Virginia.
