Canal Fulton receives $500,000 in federal funds for water tower construction

Canal Fulton City Council

Tuesday meeting

KEY ACTION: Heard that the city received $500,000 in federal money for construction of the west side water tower.

DISCUSSION: City officials had worked closely with U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes, D-Akron, to garner the federal funds to help cover the cost of the $4.3 million project. The federal money will be added to a $2 million grant from the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) and two 30-year loans – $1.3 million from the Ohio Water Development Authority and $900,000 from OPWC. Work has already begun on the water tower near Cherton Street NW with a completion date of 2025.

In other action, council heard that Canal Fulton and Lawrence Township residents who have an access card to the city’s yard waste site may pick up free mulch during open hours. In addition, road grindings are available to anyone for $10 per ton at the former road garage on Water Street.

UP NEXT: Meets at 6 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Safety Center. Work sessions and meetings are livestreamed and recorded. Videos may be viewed on the city’s Facebook page.

Joan Porter