Ansonia Mayor David Cassetti announced Thursday that the city will receive $400,000 in federal funds to build the next segment of its Riverwalk.
The grant is an 80 percent federal and 20 percent local share matching grant, Cassetti said in a prepared statement.
The next section of the Riverwalk to be built will be about 500 feet, the statement said, including a 130-foot bridge over the Metro-North railroad tracks.
The Riverwalk, which begins at the intersection of Division and North Division streets, is built atop the flood control dike on the western side of the Naugatuck River.
The mayor is pointing to it in the picture.
“I know how important the Riverwalk is to the residents of Ansonia and I wanted to move this project forward as quickly as possible,” Cassetti said in the statement. “That is why I requested additional funds from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s (ConnDOT’s) agreement to complete this project. I am thrilled we have been able to successfully secure the funds necessary and thankful to the FHWA and ConnDOT.”
“Residents from Ansonia and surrounding towns continue to take advantage of our beautiful riverwalk. This segment will make a nice addition and provide enjoyment for our residents. It’s all about enhancing the quality of life for our residents,” Cassetti’s statement said.
