TIVOLI – The Dutchess County Water and Sewerage Authority (DCWWA) on Thursday held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new $22.6 million wastewater treatment facility to modernize the village of Tivoli’s water infrastructure. Approximately $23 million in funding for the project came from state and federal investments. This investment will modernize the village’s 1930s-era sewer system, ensure reliable and resilient wastewater service for the community, and help protect water quality in the Stony Creek Waterway.
The project includes a complete replacement of the wastewater treatment plant, from new treatment equipment and a state-of-the-art disinfection system to controls, alarms and emergency generators. Aging pumping stations will be replaced with new, state-of-the-art equipment and will include remote monitoring systems. A series of collection system improvements will replace or improve approximately 12,000 linear feet of sewer pipe.
The $23 million project is supported by $8 million in state and federal grants and a $15 million interest-free loan through the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC). This includes investments under the federal bipartisan infrastructure law, in addition to state water infrastructure improvement grant programs. Dutchess County provided a $50,000 Regional Innovation Grant (MIG).
Tivoli Village Mayor Joel Griffiths said: “The Village of Tivoli has worked extremely hard to address its wastewater treatment challenges and it is incredible that we are replacing an 87-year-old facility with a brand new plant. ” he said. We are grateful for the support of our partners at DCWWA and EFC who helped us accomplish this historic project for our community. ”
“The kickoff and construction of the Tivoli Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement Project is an important milestone in our commitment to protect and enhance the health, environmental sustainability, and economic stability of Dutchess County and its residents,” said Jonathan Chullins, Acting Director of DCWWA. It represents the mission of the organization.” The environmental impact of aging infrastructure is a challenge for municipalities and their residents in Dutchess County and New York State, and this project speaks to the commitment of public officials to ensure resources are available to communities. . ”
“Strong infrastructure is critical to the health and vitality of local communities,” said Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino, adding, “So many communities are faced with aging infrastructure; “We lack the technical expertise and millions of dollars in funding needed to replace this critical water supply.” system. The county executive also said, “This milestone celebrates the culmination of years of efforts to ensure the health and well-being of our community.”
