Water Development Authority approves over $19 million for economic projects

Danielle Sandler
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CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — Governor Jim Justice announced the West Virginia Water Development Authority (WDA) has approved 10 new Economic Enhancement Grant Fund (EEGF) projects worth $19,872,189.00.

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In April 2022, Governor Justice was funding the Economic Enhancement Grant Fund, which at the time had an amount of $250 million. Since then funding within these programs has increased to $400 million, impacting the lives of residents within the state.

The WDA manages the EEGF. These programs help with funding towards water, sewer, economic development, commerce, and tourism projects as well.

The most recent water and sewer projects approved by the Water Development Authority are as followed:

Clarksburg Sewer Board in Harrison County
The Clarksburg Sewer Board has secured a $1,000,000 WDA EEGF grant. The total project cost is $4,671,650.

Cottageville PSD in Jackson County
Cottageville PSD has received a $1,350,000 WDA EEGF grant. The total project cost is $1,350,000.

Greenbrier PSD #2 in Greenbrier County
Greenbrier PSD #2 was awarded a $3,527,000 WDA EEGF grant. The total project cost is $20,300,000.

Hancock PSD in Hancock County
Hancock PSD has secured a $3,449,014 WDA EEGF grant. The total project cost is $15,449,089.

Midland PSD in Randolph County
Midland PSD has received a $365,000 WDA EEGF grant. The total project cost is $1,730,000.

Morgantown Utility Board in Monongalia County
Morgantown Utility Board was awarded a $6,750,000 WDA EEGF grant. The total project cost is $30,028,117.

Town of Paden City in Tyler and Wetzel Counties
The Town of Paden City secured a $310,000 WDA EEGF grant. The total project cost is $2,450,000.

Town of Pineville in Wyoming County
The Town of Pineville has received an additional $980,000 WDA EEGF grant. The total project cost is $9,160,142.

Putnam County Commission in Putnam County
The Putnam County Commission was awarded a $1,841,175 EEGF grant. The total project cost is $1,995,000.

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City of Spencer in Roane County
The City of Spencer has secured a $300,000 WDA EEGF grant. The total project cost is $300,000.

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