On Friday, February 13, U.S. Representative Nick Begich’s office announced secured federal funds for “critical Community Project Funding (CPF) investments and infrastructure funding” for six Alaska communities.
The funding is part of the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill.
Receiving the most amount of money is the City of Kodiak, who has been granted $5 million to upgrade its St. Hermans harbor.
Next, the City of Soldotna will receive $2.387 million to improve transportation infrastructure for Marydale Avenue.
The Petersburg Borough will receive $2 million to improve harbor protections and reduce storm damage.
$1.75 million goes to the Municipality of Anchorage to construct a new electric substation as part of the Port of Alaska Modernization Program.
The City of Ouzinkie will receive $1.1 million to modernize its harbor infrastructure.
Lastly, the City of Homer will receive $250,000 to replace aging float systems critical to operations at Homer Port Freight.
