A Canton housing project is getting a significant piece of a $12.8 million state funding package for Connecticut municipalities.
Patch Staff
CANTON, CT — State officials have announced significant funding for various housing projects in Connecticut, with one Canton project a major beneficiary.
Gov. Ned Lamont and Connecticut Housing Commissioner Seila Mosquera-Bruno announced Feb. 13 the state Department of Housing is awarded $12.8 million in grants to eight municipalities for infrastructure upgrades that will modernize and rehabilitate housing for low and moderate-income residents.
Among the projects benefitting is the "21 Dowd Avenue" project in Canton, which is slated to receive $2 million, state officials said.
The Town of Canton will use the funds to rehabilitate a property located at 40 Dowd Ave. in Canton.
The property was built in 1979 with 40 residential units and a community building.
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"The renovations include replacing roofing materials, installing new doors and windows, and replacing siding," wrote the state in an announcement.
Americans with Disabilities Act-compliance improvements will be made to four residential units and the community building.
In addition, the fire alarm and call-for-aid systems will be upgraded and replaced.
Asphalt roofing systems will be installed in four of the six buildings.
In addition, authorities said, all windows will be replaced with Energy Star-rated windows. Improvements will include sidewalks, site railings, and parking areas.
The grants are being awarded as part of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities program.
This program is administered by the Connecticut Department of Housing with funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Eligible projects are required to be in a municipality with a population of fewer than 50,000 residents.
“These housing grants go a long way to improving neighborhoods so that we can make our communities more attractive and encourage continued growth for the benefit of all our residents,” Lamont said.
“Connecticut has both large and small cities that contribute to its unique culture and quality of life,” Mosquera-Bruno said. “Whether it’s helping families make essential renovations to their homes, ensuring senior living facilities are ADA compliant, or providing a fire truck for increased services, these grants are essential to upgrade and enhance our smaller towns. We’re aware that this funding is crucial and improves the day-to-day lives of our residents.”
State lawmakers representing Canton praised the grant awards.
“I am always grateful when the governor and his team identify projects in our community that need an assist from state funding,” said state Rep. Eleni Kavros DeGraw, D-Avon. “Receiving $2 million towards this project will bring needed repairs to modernize these units with ADA compliance and energy-efficient standards.”
“This grant will help to improve housing conditions for families in Canton while saving local taxpayers money,” said state Paul Sen. Honig, D-Harwinton.
“The availability of quality housing is a major challenge for many residents, and projects like this represent steps toward addressing that burden. I’m grateful to the governor and the Department of Housing for this investment in the Canton community.”
For more information and the full announcement, click on this link.