CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE SECURES MORE THAN $1 MILLION FOR VICTOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
Federal funding will replace aging sewer line and help protect White Brook and the local environment
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle and Victor Town Supervisor Jack Marren announced $1,002,944 in federal funding to support critical infrastructure improvements in the Town of Victor, including the replacement of an aging sanitary sewer force main along County Road 9 that has experienced multiple failures over the past fifteen years.
“After multiple failures that released untreated sewage into White Brook, it’s clear this aging sewer line can no longer meet the needs of the Victor community,” said Congressman Joe Morelle. “This investment will allow the Town of Victor to replace aging infrastructure and ensure this critical system serves residents safely and reliably for decades to come. I’m proud to work with local leaders like Supervisor Marren to secure the federal resources needed to strengthen our infrastructure and protect the natural resources that make the Finger Lakes region such a special place to live.”
Jack Marren, Victor Town Supervisor, said: “The Town of Victor is thrilled to receive this critical appropriations funding, which allows us to finally address the aging infrastructure on County Road 9. By replacing this 36-year-old force main with corrosion resistant piping, we are not just fixing a recurring maintenance issue – we are making an investment in the long-term health of our local environment.”
Over the past 15 years, the existing sewer force main has failed five times, resulting in the release of untreated sewage into White Brook and creating significant risks to public health and the environment. Replacing the line will help prevent future failures while supporting Victor’s continued growth and development. When completed, the project will replace the existing 10-inch ductile iron pipe, installed roughly 35 years ago, with a modern 12-inch high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe designed to improve reliability, prevent future failures, and protect the surrounding environment.
Congressman Morelle secured this funding through the Community Project Funding process in the Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations package. The investment will support the Town of Victor’s plan to modernize an essential component of its sewer collection system and reduce the risk of future environmental contamination.
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