The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation approved $662.9 million to support vital wastewater and drinking water infrastructure projects. The City of Schenectady has secured $24 million in state funding for sanitary sewer overflow mitigation and improvements; receiving $5 million from the NYS Water Infrastructure Improvement Act, $15 million in zero interest loans from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and $4 million from other sources.

“As a Civil Engineer now serving in our State Assembly, I know that smart investments like this to improve infrastructure with 21st century engineering and technology will ensure continued success for upstate cities like Schenectady,” said Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara. “With the significant investments we are seeing in projects like Rivers Casino and the Mohawk Harbor transforming this area of Upstate New York into a regional destination, now is the time to do more.”

Last year, the state budget included an additional $200 million for water and sewer infrastructure to fund the NYS Water Infrastructure Improvement Act. “This additional funding helps ensure the health and safety of our residents and keeps this great city moving in the right direction,” Santabarbara added. “As we begin the budget process this year, you can be sure increased funding to improve aging infrastructure in our upstate communities will be at the top of my list.”