By JULIE CUNNINGHAM
(Greenfield, MA) Mayor Roxann Wedegartner along with the Greenfield Department of Public Works announced today the receipt of a grant totaling $176,025.62 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Program.
“I’m grateful to Director Warner and the efforts of the Greenfield DPW to help secure this federal grant funding for the City of Greenfield. This funding will help to strengthen both the resiliency and quality of our municipal water infrastructure,” said Wedegartner.
The money will be used to install a backup generator at the Millbrook Wellfield site. The project will cost $228,007.50 with a 25% match from the city.
“With the addition of this backup generator coming online in the city – we are building even stronger resiliency into our municipal water infrastructure. During any potential power outages, this backup generator will help provide both potable and fire service water to Greenfield,” said Greenfield DPW Director Marlo Warner.