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Wednesday, July 14, 2004
Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno today announced that he has secured $10 million in state funds to help establish the Countywide Water System Project to provide clean, safe water to individuals, municipalities and high tech and small family-owned businesses in Saratoga County.
"This funding will enable Saratoga County to continue to grow and develop, and I commend the County Board of Supervisors and the Water Committee for their leadership and foresight in advancing this solution," said Senator Bruno. "A reliable long-term supply of safe, useable water will enable Saratoga County, localities and businesses to effectively plan smart, sustainable growth, and I strongly urge other localities in Saratoga County to take advantage of this opportunity and become part of the plan."
"Today we take yet another step toward providing Saratoga County the best source of safe, clean and abundant supply of water that will protect the tremendous quality of life we enjoy here and ensure the ability to create the type of jobs that are so often dependent on intensive water use," said Congressman Sweeney. "This plan is the result of cooperation and leadership at several levels of government, and will ensure the bright future of Saratoga County by ensuring the interests and goals of local communities are no longer hamstrung by the water question."
The $10 million was secured by Senator Bruno through available State Environmental Water System Development funds. The funds, combined with a $10 million federal commitment from Congressman Sweeney, will help the project move forward following County Board approval. Ballston, Wilton, Saratoga and Clifton Park have already committed to buying more than two million gallons per day.
In addition to supplying localities with clean, useable water, the new Countywide plan would bring the Luther Forest Tech Park one step closer to being �shovel-ready� for high tech businesses looking to locate and bring jobs to Saratoga County by providing a sufficient, reliable water supply for future development needs.
The County Water Committee recently approved the plan, and the recommendation is scheduled to go the full County Board of Supervisors for a vote on July 20. Following approval, the project will require one year of engineering and planning, followed by two years of construction.
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