March 26, 2004

REP. MUSHINSKY ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR WALLINGFORD

State Representative Mary Mushinsky is pleased to announce that the State Bond Commission has approved funding for Wallingford today.

Wallingford is authorized to redirect $90,000 from a previous land acquisition to extend the Quinnipiac River Linear Trail. The funds will allow the town to use the remaining balance toward constructing the trail and would help close the funding gap for the project.

"This Bond Commission funding will allow us to recycle unspent dollars from our last land acquisition and divert it to completing the tunnel under the Wilbur Cross Parkway and the nearby bridge over the Quinnipiac River," Rep. Mushinsky said. "Senator Fasano and I worked with the governor’s office, legislative leaders and the Bond Commission to get this approved and we can now move forward with the project."

Wallingford will also receive a $3,788,300 grant and loan for nitrogen removal improvements to the municipal sewage treatment plant.

"The improvements will reduce pollution in the Quinnipiac River and Long Island Sound, an important resource to our community. It is important that we keep its waters clean and free of pollutants. Denitrification projects like this one will get us on the road to that goal and help create a healthier environment in the meantime," Rep. Mushinsky said.