The Capitol Building is seen Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, in Olympia.
A supplemental budget passed by the state Legislature for the 2017-19 biennium has tabbed almost $74 million for use on community and environmental improvement projects in the 19th District.
In total, there were 51 projects that recently received state funding. Those projects range from fish barrier removals to upgrades of high school sports facilities. The total amount of money designated for those projects adds up to $73,968,000.
The most expensive project on the list is the renovation of the Naselle Hatchery, which was allocated $8 million, and a renovation of the main building at Lower Columbia College in Longview was awarded $3 million. The Westport Marina was awarded $2.5 million, and the Chehalis River Surge Plain Natural Area Preserve was given just over $2.32 million dollars.
Other area projects also received funding, including the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis, which was awarded $354,000. The Adna Elementary School playshed was tabbed to receive $104,000 and in Winlock $103,000 has been set aside for improvements to the worn-out high school track. Across the freeway, Toledo was awarded $52,000 for their citywide “beautification” efforts.
