Soto Secures $60 Million for Central Florida Water Projects in FY23 NDAA

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act was passed by the Senate and sent to President Joe Biden for his signature. The FY23 NDAA included $60 million for water projects in Central Florida – requested by Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09).

• Orange County: $50 million for water and wastewater infrastructure, including water reclamation and water supply
• Polk County: $10 million for wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management
• Osceola County: Initial authorization for ecosystem restoration projects in Lake Tohopekaliga/Kissimmee Lakefront, Lake Runnymede, and Shingle Creek totaling nearly $164 million. We will begin seeking funding for this in the next budget.

“Our Central Florida community will greatly benefit from the water projects included in the FY23 NDAA. With this funding, we will see major improvements in water infrastructure across Florida’s Ninth Congressional District to improve the quality of life for our constituents and make us better equipped for future natural disasters and flooding,” said Congressman Soto. “In Orange and Polk County, we secured $60 million in total to begin these critical projects. In Osceola County, we will continue working with key stakeholders to determine what is needed to achieve our goals in Lake Tohopekaliga/Kissimmee Lakefront, Lake Runnymede, and Shingle Creek. From there, I look forward to advocating for essential resources.”

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