Washington Public Works Board Distributes $6.4 Million in Infrastructure Pre-Construction Funding Across Nine Counties
Ten jurisdictions will receive a combined $6.4 million in funding from the Washington State Public Works Board for projects that protect public health and safety and enhance water quality — with grants and loans awarded to projects in Benton, Grant, Kitsap, Kittitas, King, Snohomish, Spokane, Walla Walla, and Yakima counties. The awards — determined during the board’s May 2026 meeting and announced June 3 — fund pre-construction planning work including design, engineering, and permitting for infrastructure projects replacing aging water and wastewater systems. “PWB’s support accelerates project delivery, ensuring the design package will be bid-ready within the planned construction window,” said City of Port Orchard Public Works Director Denis Ryan. For contractors in these nine counties, pre-construction funding awards are one of the most reliable leading indicators that construction contracts are 12 to 24 months away — making this an excellent time to build agency relationships and monitor upcoming bid advertisements. WSDOTWSDOT
