Port Townsend Secures $4.5M in Tentative Funding from Washington State Ecology Department
Port Townsend is on track to receive $4.5 million from the Washington State Department of Ecology for two projects. The funding includes $3 million for a sewer separation and street restoration project on Lawrence Street, and $1.5 million for repairs to the outfall pipe at the wastewater treatment facility. City Manager John Mauro expects funding to be finalized by March 12, 2026. The Lawrence Street project aims to improve stormwater management and public health, while the outfall project will address leaks and environmental concerns.
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Port Townsend is in line for $4.5 million from the Washington State Department of Ecology, pending final approval. The funding includes $3 million for a sewer separation and street restoration project on Lawrence Street, and $1.5 million for repairs to the wastewater treatment facility's outfall pipe.
City staff applied for these funds in September 2025, with expectations to secure them by March 12, 2026. The Lawrence Street project, estimated at nearly $6 million, aims to reduce stormwater inflow into the sanitary sewer and improve accessibility. The outfall pipe project will address leaks with a focus on minimizing environmental impact, with a local match of up to $300,000 from wastewater funds.
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