U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) secured some major wins for North Alabama as he was able to get funding for two critical water improvement projects in rural communities included in a new appropriations package.
Strong, member of the Appropriations Committee, highlighted the Committee’s passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
The congressman believes that the funding approved by the Appropriations Committee during Wednesday’s markup will help local communities address aging sewer infrastructure, improve system reliability, and support future growth.
“Reliable water infrastructure is essential to protecting public health, supporting economic development, and improving quality of life in our rural communities,” Strong said. “I’m proud to advocate for these projects that will help ensure that families and businesses in these communities have access to modern, dependable water infrastructure systems.”
The bill includes the Congressman’s community project funding requests for the following infrastructure improvement projects:
- $1,150,000 for the City of New Hope to make critical improvements to its wastewater system, restoring structural integrity, protecting public health and ensuring reliable wastewater service for residents and local businesses.
- $1,000,000 for the Waterworks Board of Section and Dutton to upgrade their water treatment plant, improving drinking water, increasing operational capacity to meet current customer demands, and ensuring long-term service continuity.
These projects are meant to help strengthen essential infrastructure, improve system efficiency, and support the long-term needs of the communities they serve.
The measure now heads to the full U.S. House of Representatives for consideration.
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