CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) – Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that the West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council (IJDC) approved more than $1.15 million in funding and financing for three water and sewer infrastructure projects in Kanawha, Tucker, and Barbour counties.
“Improving our critical infrastructure today ensures a healthier and more prosperous tomorrow for all West Virginians,” said Governor Morrisey. “These projects will help strengthen critical infrastructure, support future development, and ensure communities across West Virginia have the resources they need to thrive.”
The approved projects support flood recovery efforts, improve aging water distribution systems, and strengthen long-term water reliability in multiple regions of the state. Those projects include:
Kanawha PSD – The Kanawha PSD was awarded $487,500 to rebuild portions of the PSD’s sanitary sewer collection system serving Winifrede, Coopers Hollow, and Little Creek that were damaged during the Aug. 28, 2023, flooding disaster. Combined with a $60,250 IJDC Preliminary Funding Assistance grant and FEMA assistance, the funding will provide the additional resources needed to complete the $2,066,093.86 project.
City of Parsons – The City of Parsons was awarded $500,000 to replace deteriorating waterlines, install necessary appurtenances, and provide leak detection and monitoring capabilities. The project is intended to support continued growth and development along the Corridor H region by improving system reliability and capacity. Funding, combined with assistance from the West Virginia Drinking Water Treatment Revolving Fund, will provide the $3,984,000 needed for the project.
City of Philippi – The City of Philippi was awarded an additional $165,000 to help construct a reservoir along Little Laurel Run in Barbour County that will provide a secondary water source for the community. The project is designed to reduce the risk of drought-related water shortages, contamination concerns, mechanical failures, and ice blockages affecting the Tygart River, currently the area’s primary water source. Combined with support from the Water Development Authority, Appalachian Regional Commission, previously approved IJDC funding, and local contributions from Barbour County, the funding will help complete the $22,115,623 project.
The IJDC coordinates infrastructure funding and financing to help communities address critical water, wastewater, and economic development needs across West Virginia.
