Site tracks West Virginia’s infrastructure projects
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CHARLESTON -- Residents will be able to access projects under the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act after a website has been upgraded by the state of West Virginia, the governor's office has announced.
West Virginia is expected to receive $7 billion in federal funding between 2022 and 2027 through the program, perhaps the largest federal infrastructure investment program in history.
"We have a ton of infrastructure projects already going, with more on the way," Gov. Jim Justice said.
The West Virginia Infrastructure Hub website is at tinyurl.com/58tptz9j.
The website is the most accurate and transparent way for to keep track of how federal dollars are being spent on projects in West Virginia, he said.
"There is a lot of money rolling into West Virginia right now, and this is how you can keep track of how it is being used for you," the governor said.
The West Virginia Infrastructure Hub is designed to efficiently distribute infrastructure funds throughout West Virginia. The website aims to ensure the historic investment in infrastructure is distributed to where it is needed most.
The site will show how many miles of roads are being paved or how many new residences and businesses will have broadband access.
In the coming months, a statewide fund tracker tool will be rolled out to facilitate coordination among state and local agencies and economic development representatives, provide technical assistance and training, and support local communities across the state to secure federal funds through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPs funding.
About $4.4 billion has already announced for West Virginia.
Infrastructure projects include $3 billion in highway projects, $506 million in bridge replacements and repairs, $487 million for drinking water projects, $190 million for public transportation, $100 million for broadband expansion, $46 million to build electric vehicle infrastructure, $44 million for airports, $14 million for cyber security and $11 million for protection against wildfires.
About $2.13 billion in Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding is already at work in West Virginia on transportation, broadband and environmental projects, creating 27,300 jobs. The West Virginia Infrastructure Hub will track these projects, allowing residents to see the state's accomplishments and progress.