Salem Awarded $953K State Grant For Seawall Reconstruction

Salem MA

29 July, 2021

12:01 PM

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SALEM, MA — The state will pour nearly $1 million into the reconstruction of the Columbus Avenue seawall in Salem as part of its environmental infrastructure grant program awarded this week. The Salem Columbus Avenue Seawall Reconstruction Project received $952,605 as part of the Coastal Construction portion of the grant awards. "As we prepare for stronger storms, rising seas, and more intense precipitation, maintenance and enhancement of our aging water control structures, as well as strategies to increase natural infrastructure will help build more resilient cities and towns throughout the state," said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Kathleen Theoharides at a Wednesday news conference. Essex, Gloucester, Marshfield and Quincy also received Coastal Construction grants totaling more than $10 million of the $17 million awarded overall. "Ensuring dams, seawalls, and levees remain in good condition can be costly on municipal budgets, and we are pleased to provide these Dam and Seawall Program grants to help support municipalities as they make these investments," said Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito. "It is critical that we continue to foster strong partnerships with local communities and organizations to create a more resilient Massachusetts." Did you find this article useful? Invite a friend to subscribe to Patch. (Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at [email protected]. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)