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GOV. MALLOY ANNOUNCES $3 MILLION FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF BROAD STREET IN MANCHESTER ON BOND COMMISSION AGENDA
(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that next week's Bond Commission Agenda will include $3 million for the reconstruction of Broad Street in Manchester.
"Not only will this funding for redevelopment and construction create new jobs now, but as we make this area more attractive to businesses, we can help grow more jobs down the line, as well," Governor Malloy said. "This is a great example of a state and local partnership which will help create jobs and spur private investment, too."
The project will reconstruct the area between Middle Turnpike and Center Street by creating uniform traffic land widths, establishing curb cuts for all properties to better manage traffic, providing uniform sidewalks on both sides of the street, and eliminating storm water drainage problems. The street reconstruction is one part of the overall Broad Street Redevelopment Plan, which has a goal of eliminating blight and repositioning this district as a vibrant neighborhood.
"I've been working for some time with Secretary Barnes to get this on the bonding agenda, and I'm glad Governor Malloy has seen fit to do so," said State Senator Stephen T. Cassano (D-Manchester), the former longtime mayor of Manchester, who is now Senate Chairman of the Planning and Development Committee. "This is clearly a jobs bill, but just as importantly, it sends a message to those businesses on Broad Street that we are serious about moving forward with economic development there. This bonding signifies a new start for a new generation of Broad Street, one that we have been looking forward to for over 20 years."
"This $3 million is a wonderful investment in our community, the redevelopment of Broad Street and its old Parkade Plaza," said State Representative John Thompson (D-Manchester). "Because of the foresight of Governor Malloy and our state leaders, this area of Manchester where many people, including me, used to shop, will flourish again."
"I'd like to thank the Governor for his support of the Broad Street Redevelopment initiative," said State Representative Jason Rojas (D-East Hartford, Glastonbury, Manchester). "Town taxpayers and the Board of Directors have committed resources and energy to the project and this appropriation will make the project a true state and local partnership which will help the town reach the goals that we have for improving this major commercial corridor."
"I want to thank former State Representative Ryan Barry, the entire Manchester delegation and especially Governor Malloy for their leadership," said State Representative Geoff Luxenberg (D-Manchester). "This funding is exactly what Broad Street, the Parkade and Manchester need to enter into a new phase of economic development and prosperity. Tim Devanney, Chairman of the Redevelopment Agency, and the agency members have done an outstanding job as well. A brighter, better Manchester is now within our reach thanks to Governor Malloy."
The State Bond Commission is scheduled to vote on the item at its April 29 meeting at 10:30 a.m. in Room 1E of the Legislative Office Building in Hartford.
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For Immediate Release: April 20, 2011
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