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Ashford
Announces over $3M in State Funds for Lucas County Roadwork,
Public Safety Projects
State Rep. Michael Ashford (D-Toledo) last announced the
release of nearly $3 million in state funds to the
Toledo/Lucas County Port Authority and Northwest Ohio
Psychiatric Hospital for public roadwork renovations and
technological improvements.
“I’m pleased to see the state support projects that will
improve our community’s roads and infrastructure,” said
Ashford. “Not only do these projects help ensure public
safety, but they will also help create hundreds of
good-paying jobs, bringing opportunities to hard-working
residents of Toledo and Lucas County.”
$1,300,000 of the money granted to the Toledo/Lucas County
Port Authority will be used for a
public roadwork development
project in the Village of Swanton, conducted by Tronair,
Inc. The development project will create 110 new
fulltime-equivalent jobs in road widening, paving,
construction and right-of-way infrastructure improvements
such as sewer and utility lines. $1,750,000 will fund public
roadwork improvements in Toledo, managed by IronUnits LLC.
Improvements include the
construction of two roundabouts in the Front Street and
Millard Avenue corridor, creating 130 full-time jobs.
Additionally, Northwest Ohio Psychiatric Hospital on Monday
received $35,000,000 to
replace the transformer and generator at the hospital, as
well as improve connection to the emergency
generator.
“For years, Northwest Ohio Psychiatric Hospital staff have
set an example in providing quality care for patients
struggling with mental illnesses,” said Ashford. “I am glad
to see the state fund technological upgrades at the
hospital, as this will help ensure that staff continue and
advance their quality treatment.”
The Northwest Ohio Psychiatric Hospital in Toledo is one of
six regional psychiatric hospitals that operate under the
Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
These specialized facilities provide short-term, intensive
treatment to patients in both inpatient and
community-supported environments.
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