Utility Upgrade Funding Secured For Foley

The City of Foley has announced that U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, chair of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security Appropriations, recently directly secured $2.063 million for the city in the Fiscal Year 26 Homeland Security Appropriations Act. This funding will improve the city’s storm resiliency during major tropical storm events by burying vulnerable utilities. The project will strategically place existing overhead utilities underground for six blocks from West Magnolia Avenue to Myrtle Avenue downtown, totaling approximately 2,300 lf. “I want to thank Senator Britt for understanding the needs of our community. This $2 million in funding represents a vital partnership between Congress, Foley and Riviera Utilities that directly addresses our city’s resiliency. Putting these utilities underground protects the central corridor that powers our hospital and downtown businesses. It is a huge boost for our community, both for storm safety and the continued beautification of our historic downtown,” said Foley Mayor Ralph Hellmich.