Edwards secures nearly $19 million in funding for NC-11 priorities
U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) announced today that the House and Senate have passed $18.7 million in funding for targeted community projects in North Carolina’s 11th district. The funding bills passed as part of the fiscal year 2024 appropriations package.
“Throughout my district work periods, I have heard from law enforcement, first responders and community leaders all across our mountains about critical needs in our communities,” Edwards said. “I am happy that lawmakers in the House and Senate have recognized the merit in my requests to fund these community projects to help make life better for Western North Carolinians. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I am committed to continuing to advocate for WNC priorities in a fiscally responsible manner.”
The following community project funding requests made by Edwards were passed by Congress, broken down by each specific appropriations bill:
- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
- $2.8 million for facility upgrades to St. Luke's Hospital in Polk County.
- $2.5 million for a new EMS facility in Clay County.
- $750,000 for water infrastructure improvements in the Town of Murphy.
- $1 million for broadband expansion in Haywood County.
- $80,000 for a water rescue boat for emergencies in Graham and Swain Counties.
- $1.3 million for water infrastructure improvements for the Town of Rutherfordton.
- Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
- $1.5 million for public safety communication upgrades in Madison County.
- $1 million for public safety communication upgrades in Transylvania County.
- $100,000 for portable substance analyzers for law enforcement in Yancey County.
- Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
- $1.75 million for a new regional wastewater treatment plant in the Town of Canton.
- $1 million to expand water treatment plant capacity in the Town of Weaverville.
- Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
- $5 million to renovate and upgrade the Workforce & Industry Center at Haywood Community College.
The legislation will now go to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law.