The Washington State Public Works Board funds critical local government infrastructure needs.
1011 Plum Street, Olympia WA
Joined February 2020
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The Public Works Board is monitoring the historic flooding caused by the atmospheric river across Western Washington this week.
For broadband emergency funding, visit:
commerce.wa.gov/pwb/pwb-broa…
For all other public works emergency funding, visit: commerce.wa.gov/pwb/pwb-fina…
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The PWB annual report was just submitted to the Washington State Legislature!
Read the full report: deptofcommerce.app.box.com/.…...
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Sync has updated its webpage! Learn more about how Sync can support your community: commerce.wa.gov/pwb/sync/
Sync is an interagency team that brings together programs from the PWB, @WAStateCommerce, @EcologyWA, @WADeptHealth, @wsdot, and the Transportation Improvement Board.
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Excited to highlight our outgoing board members, Chair Kathryn Gardow and Kelly Snyder! Stay tuned next month for a special presentation featuring how our board members contributed to direct community impacts-expanding housing opportunities and keeping utility rates affordable!
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Congratulations to @SnoCoPW for completion of the 36th/35th Avenues W corridor improvement project. This PWB-funded project now allows pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers to all benefit from nearly three miles of safer and continuous multimodal transit!
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Congratulations to Thurston County Public Works for completing the Green Cove Creek Fish Barrier Removal project. The PWB made an award for this project in November 2022 and is thrilled to help showcase progress being made by our local communities!
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Apply ASAP to serve as a Public Works Board member. The Governor’s office is accepting applications for board members representing the general public in southwest WA and eastern WA – positions #10 and #11 on the PWB.
To apply, visit: governor.wa.gov/boards-and-c…
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Congratulations to the City of Lynden for completion of the maintenance facility construction project!
Watching cities and local governments expand their capacity to serve their communities using PWB funding is truly inspiring!
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The premiere of a special TVW Inside Olympia episode about the PWB and its far-reaching impacts airs at 7:00 PM tonight!
Please refer to the channel locator page on TVW’s website for Cable TV options:
tvw.org/channel-locator/
Also available on YouTube:
youtube.com/watch?v=kto23aOa…
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Proud to collaborate with the Port of Clarkston and Asotin County to expand broadband access in Washington state!
#washingtonstate #broadband #publicworks
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REMINDER: The PWB's 40th anniversary kickoff event is just one week away!
If you haven't done so already, please RSVP using the QR code in the image or the link below:
app.smartsheet.com/b/form/f4…
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WAStatePWB retweeted
ICYMI: @WAStatePWB approved $175M for crucial community infrastructure projects! Funds will support 51 construction & pre-construction projects in 29 counties, enhancing public water, sewer, storm water systems, roads, streets, & bridges.
Read more: heyor.ca/MmLYnC
ALT An informative graphic from the Public Works Board announcing approval of over $175 million for community infrastructure projects across 29 counties, with specific mentions of a flood protection project and landfill cleanup funding.
Applications to PWB construction and preconstruction funding exceed funding available by $110M+ PWB staff will review applications and offer a rating and ranking of projects for Board consideration late summer/early fall. Tune into the July 12th Board meeting!
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Applications open for $148 million in local infrastructure projects.
Construction Applications are open from April 8 through June 28, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
All application-related information can be found on the PWB Traditional Financing webpage:
commerce.wa.gov/building.../…
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WAStatePWB retweeted
Commerce today announced $72.6M in grants for 71 clean energy projects. The funding from the Climate Commitment Act will benefit WA communities & advance environmental justice & equity.
Read the full press release: bit.ly/3VwjRJ1
ALT Three professionals in hard hats and high-visibility vests attentively participate in an outdoor meeting, representing a scene related to the Climate Commitment Act with information on funding for community decarbonization projects displayed next to them.
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Tune in to the Washington State Broadband Office’s Internet for All webinar Wednesday, June 26 at 2 p.m. to hear updates on the plan to access federal funding that'll bring high-speed broadband infrastructure to unserved & underserved communities.
bit.ly/3z7Luk6
ALT Graphic announcement for "Internet for All Washington Monthly Webinar," scheduled for Wednesday, June 26, from 2 to 3 p.m. The top half displays house icons with Wi-Fi symbols representing connectivity, and the bottom includes event details and logo for the Washington State Department of Commerce.
The @WAStatePWB is seeking to fill the vacant position of Executive Director. If you are passionate about strengthening Washington communities by helping fund critical local government infrastructure needs and leading a dedicated team, apply today! governmentjobs.com/careers/w…
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