Senator Gaston Welcomes $200,000 State Grant for Brownfield Remediation in Bridgeport

Today, state Senator Herron Keyon Gaston (D-Bridgeport) welcomed a $200,000 in state grants that will be used to support brownfield remediation projects in Bridgeport.

The grant, which will be administered by the Department of Economic and Community Development include a $200,000 planning grant to the Connecticut Metropolitan Council of Governments (MetroCOG) for planning activities on the western bank of the Yellow Mill Channel along Waterview Avenue. These planning activities will enable MetroCOG and the city to advance a comprehensive plan for development of a Waterfront Pathway.

“I’m grateful to see this critical investment coming to Bridgeport,” said Sen. Gaston. “Revitalizing brownfield sites like the Yellow Mill Channel not only protects public health and our environment, but also unlocks new opportunities for economic development and community access along our waterfront. This funding will help lay the groundwork for a more vibrant and connected future for our city.”

The funding is part of $18.8 million in state grants announced by Governor Ned Lamont to support brownfield cleanup and redevelopment in 19 towns and cities across Connecticut.