Water purification district high-voltage electrical upgrades
Albany County
Summary
The north water plant has a failed switchgear and no backup, so the county is fast-tracking an $850,000 engineering contract with total construction estimated at $27-28 million. Equipment lead times run two years, and financing is being pursued through a $25 million EFC grant.
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Last discussed Feb 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
$850,000 for engineering now, with roughly $27-28 million in construction to follow, largely covered by a $25 million state grant.
Everyone who relies on county water services gets a more reliable system with backup power.
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