Rick Scott Touts $27 Million Loan for Central Florida Water Projects

Gov. Rick Scott, state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Sec. Herschel Vinyard and Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs held a media event on Friday to announce 11 wastewater and stormwater projects are getting more than $27 million in loans from DEPs Clean Water State Revolving Fund.

Weve made protecting Floridas natural treasures a top priority, and this $27 million investment will make critical upgrades to water infrastructure so we can help improve water quality for families in our Central Florida, Scott said. Helping improve Floridas water quality is another step in the right direction toward making Florida the best state in the nation to live, work and raise a family.

Its wonderful to hear that Orange County has been included in todays Clean Water State Revolving Fund program announcement, Jacobs said. We are deeply committed to protecting our cherished natural resources, and to ensuring and maintaining water quality. Upgrading the Eastern Water Reclamation Facility will help us maintain our excellent water quality record, and will help to ensure clean water for future generations.

Three projects are getting the bulk of the money with Cocoa Beach getting $6 million for sewer rehabilitation and stormwater improvements, Orange Countys Eastern Water Reclamation Facility in Orlando is getting the same amount for improvements while a sewer project in Lake Wales is also getting $6 million.