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Mayor Joe Ganim attended the Tuesday, Dec. 11 state bond commission meeting, and a number of projects’ funding has already been approved. The Sikorsky airport will receive $7 million in infrastructure improvements, and the Congress Street Bridge will get $3.7 million for reconstruction.
Additionally, $2.28 is allocated to supporting Bridgeport’s “coastal resiliency.”
The approved bonding also allocates $1 million to the demolition of the former Remington Arms industrial site on Barnum Avenue, which will help toward citywide environmental efforts. DuPont Chemical Corporation also has a legal obligation to fund environmental cleanup at the former factory site upon demolition completion. Authorities say this decontamination will promote economic development and job creation, “breathing new life” into the currently defunct Remington factory space.
“We are excited for the approved funding that will have a positive impact on Bridgeport’s infrastructure and economic development potential,” said Mayor Ganim. “I want to thank Governor Malloy and the bond commission for their approval in securing the financial aid for these projects. I would also like to thank our Bridgeport State legislative delegation for their continued support.”
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