November 05, 2024

IN FULLERTON, CORREA ANNOUNCES NEARLY $3.5 MILLION FOR FULLERTON POLICE STATION, CLEAN WATER WELL CONSTRUCTION

Federal Tax Dollars Return To Fullerton As Part Of Nearly $15 Million Correa Secured For Community Projects In The FY’24 Omnibus Package

FULLERTON, Calif. — Last week, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) presented nearly $3,500,000 million in federal tax dollars returning to the City of Fullerton for rehabilitation of the City’s police station, and for well construction to ensure access to clean water in the face of droughts for Fullerton residents. $2,500,000 million will be allocated to Fullerton Police Station, and $959,752 will be allocated for the construction of Well 7A.

The $2,500,000 for Fullerton Police Station will be used for the remediation of hazardous materials and the restoration of the historic structure, which contains high levels of asbestos and lead paint throughout the entire building. 

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Correa presents federal funds to Fullerton Mayor Dunlap

“Our community is only as strong as the resources available to them, and making sure our public safety officers are properly equipped to serve our community is essential for effective service,” Correa said. “Federal investments like this are essential in ensuring our police stations are fit for modern-day use to serve our community members.”  

The $959,752 for construction of Well 7A will help mitigate drought effects and provide clean, safe, and affordable drinking water to all who call Fullerton home. The funding would be used to equip the newly drilled well with high-capacity pumps, motors, discharge piping, disinfection facilities, and electrical equipment. Without the equipment, Well 7A cannot begin to produce drinking water for the community.

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Correa presents federal dollars for clean water construction

“Preparing for the future effects of California’s drought is essential – this funding is vital in ensuring that Well 7A has the necessary tools to begin producing clean, drinkable water for our neighbors in Fullerton,” Correa added. “I won’t stop working to find and fund innovative solutions like these to tackle California's drought crisis head-on.”

“We are grateful to Congressman Correa for helping to bring our tax dollars home in order to invest in important Fullerton community resources,” said Fullerton Mayor Nicholas Dunlap. “Public safety and infrastructure are top priorities, and this funding will help as we continue to improve both areas.”

This nearly $3,500,000 in federal funding for both projects is part of the nearly $15 million that Rep. Correa secured for community projects throughout California’s 46th congressional district in the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) omnibus appropriations bill, which President Joe Biden signed into law earlier this year. Rep. Correa worked in lockstep with community leaders to identify priorities for CA-46 constituents, and fought for them during the annual funding process.