Hunterdon County Commissioners award Lambertville with $40,000 grant for local infrastructure improvements
LAMBERTVILLE, NJ (Hunterdon County) – Hunterdon County Commissioner Director Jeff Kuhl and Deputy Director Susan Soloway recently presented Lambertville Mayor Andrew Nowick with a $40,000 grant check at the City Council Meeting.
These important grant funds will be used by the City of Lambertville to purchase a state-of-the-art sewer inspection camera system, a critical tool for maintaining and improving the city’s sewer infrastructure.
Members of the Lambertville Council who were also in attendance for the check presentation included Council President Benedetta Lambert, Councilman Steven Stegman, Councilman Evan Lide, and Councilwoman Karen Kominsky.
“The Hunterdon County municipal grant program offers crucial funding to enhance infrastructure, ensuring communities are resilient and well-prepared for the future. The new sewer inspection camera system will enhance the city’s ability to monitor and maintain sewer lines, ensuring that Lambertville remains a safe, clean, and well-maintained community for all its residents,” Kuhl said.
The commissioners announced on Aug. 20 the award of $1 million in municipal infrastructure grants to all 26 municipalities. The program allowed for a one-time grant award to support municipalities with various infrastructure needs.
Lambertville will use the grant funds for the purchase and installation of new sewer inspection cameras, which are essential for identifying and addressing issues such as blockages, leaks, and structural damage within the sewer lines. The cameras will enable more precise and efficient inspections, reducing the risk of costly repairs and environmental hazards.
“We are dedicated to leveraging available resources for proactive infrastructure management that will improve the quality of life for residents throughout our municipalities. This new equipment will provide Lambertville with the tools their public works team needs to perform thorough inspections and maintenance of sewer systems to the highest standards,” Soloway said.
The grant application process for the Municipal Infrastructure Grant Program was highly competitive, with every Hunterdon County municipality seeking funds. Nearly $2.5 million in grant requests were received for the $1 million in available funding. Applications were reviewed by outside consultants HFA Accountants Financial Advisors and T&M Associates.
