Smithtown, N.Y., wins $21.3 million for sewer expansion, total grants exceed $80 million since 2017
(UI) — The Town of Smithtown has secured $21.3 million in state funding for the downtown Smithtown Sewer District expansion project.
Announced as part of Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2024 Local Water Infrastructure Improvements initiative, the grant adds to more than $80 million in state and federal funding the town has received since 2017.
Supervisor Ed Wehrheim credited the state and county for their support. “We are deeply grateful to Governor Hochul, our dedicated partners in Suffolk County and the State of New York for making this essential project possible,” Wehrheim said. “With their support, Smithtown is at the halfway mark to make necessary improvements that will not only modernize our infrastructure but also enhance the future of our business districts, environment, and community.”
The funding will go toward the Smithtown Business District Sewer Extension Project, which aims to modernize infrastructure, improve environmental protections, and boost the local economy.
Ongoing investments
Since 2017, Smithtown has focused on leveraging competitive state and federal grants to enhance infrastructure and community programs. Key projects include:
- Kings Park Revitalization: $10 million for downtown revitalization and $5.4 million for streetscape improvements.
- Sewer Expansion: $40 million to connect Kings Park Business District and other areas to Suffolk County Sewer District No. 6.
- Flood Mitigation: $1.38 million for stormwater infrastructure in Smithtown and Kings Park.
- Environmental and Safety Initiatives: $1 million from the USDA Urban and Community Forestry Program and $200,000 from FEMA for an Emergency Operations Center.
Smithtown’s efforts also include funding for municipal parking improvements, tree planting, and historic building restoration.
Since Wehrheim’s appointment in 2017, the town has secured over $80 million in grants, including support for downtown revitalization, flood mitigation, and environmental sustainability projects.
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