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$131M for Central Valley Water Infrastructure

25 May 2026 09:12

Congressman Jim Costa announced over $131 million in federal funding for Central Valley water infrastructure. - $65.8 million for Friant-Kern Canal Capacity Correction Project - $53 million for O'Neill Pumping Plant Main Transformer Replacement - $11 million for O'Neill Pumping Plant Unit Upgrades - $2 million for Fresno Irrigation District flow metering improvements These investments aim to improve water reliability, modernize aging infrastructure, and strengthen drought resilience in the San Joaquin Valley.

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