News Wrap: $1.3B in N.J. Water Work Ok'd; MWBEs Transport Work Up; Data Center Planned (& More)
NEW JERSEY Gov. Chris Christie has authorized $1.28 billion in state financing for improvements to drinking water and wastewater infrastructure across the state. This includes $355 million aimed at protecting and enabling resiliency upgrades to infrastructure directly impacted by Superstorm Sandy in 2012.
"There can be no compromise in protecting the vitality, integrity and resiliency of the state's water supply and wastewater systems, especially in areas that are vulnerable to floods," Christie said on Aug. 8. "This infrastructure must be rigorously maintained to ensure protection of public health and the environment."