HARTFORD - State Rep. Kara Rochelle, D-Ansonia, Derby and state Sen. Jorge Cabrera, D-Ansonia, Derby, today learned their $2 million state bonding request for renovation of the 175,000-square-foot Extrusion Mill building at the Ansonia Copper & Brass site has been placed on the state's bonding committee agenda by Gov. Ned Lamont.
The project calls for renovation of the extrusion mill to facilitate the economic revitalization of this now empty, but once major manufacturing site.
"We are making meaningful progress in the economic redevelopment of our community," said Rochelle. "These would be the first major state funds secured to renovate and revitalize the Ansonia Copper & Brass site, which has been a priority of mine for many years. With this needed funding, we hope to lure developers to the site, grow our grand list, increase property values, bring jobs to the region and give the city the opportunity to lower property taxes. This $2 million in new bond funding will truly help to stabilize our region economically and I am appreciative to have such strong partners in Sen. Cabrera and the Governor to make this happen."
"This additional $2 million for Ansonia Brass is a game changer! On top of the nearly $1.5 million already secured for Ansonia we are well on our way to moving Ansonia forward. It was great to work alongside my friend and colleague Rep. Kara Rochelle and Governor Lamont to make this happen. This is only the beginning of more great things to come for Ansonia," said Cabrera.
The funds requested by Rochelle and Cabrera through the legislative bond request process will assist with the redevelopment and adaptive reuse of the Ansonia Copper & Brass Extrusion Mill facility, including remediation of the roof, siding and HVAC systems, selective demolition of portions of the mill and adjacent buildings, and improvements to site access and utilities.
This expected multi-million dollar win for the community comes on the heels of Rochelle and Cabrera, in partnership with the city, securing $1 million in state funds from the Department of Economic Community Development for the brownfield cleanup at the adjacent Farrell SHW building in Ansonia and the more than $1.2 million in the state budget for increased and improved services for the Waterbury Rail Line.
Together, these major investments signal a shift by the state to refocus strategic resources on economic redevelopment in the Valley.
This is a press release from Rochelle's office.
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