Little Compton beach project wins $247K state grant
The Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank has awarded Little Compoton $247,100 to help with the town's sewer overflow and stormwater reuse programs.
The grant will go on to fund stormwater …
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Little Compton beach project wins $247K state grant
The Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank has awarded Little Compoton $247,100 to help with the town's sewer overflow and stormwater reuse programs.
The grant will go on to fund stormwater improvements on Taylor’s Lane. Bio-retention swales will be installed, a new system that allows for better water drainage will be implemented in the parking area, and pavement close to the coast will be pulled back as much as possible. Currently, the existing ditches and gullies discharge stormwater into the Sakonnet River.
“With the increased frequency and severity of intense rain and flooding events due to climate change, implementing new stormwater management infrastructure is critical to improving resilience and reducing impacts on nearby ecosystems,” said Jeffrey Diehl, CEO of Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank.
The bank, a statewide financial support system for improving infrastructure in municipalities, businesses, and homeowners alike — also granted similar funds to Pawtucket and East Providence.
