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SB 920

AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR REHABILITATION OF UTILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH CONNECTING NORWICH PUBLIC WORKS THROUGH THE FORMER NORWICH STATE HOSPITAL PROPERTY AND EXTENDING TO THE PRESTON INCINERATOR SITE.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Cathy Osten and 1 co-sponsor

Connecticut authorizes state bonds to finance utility infrastructure connecting Norwich Public Works, former hospital property, and Preston incinerator site.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Finance, Revenue and Bonding
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Bill Summary · SB 920

Legislative bill overview

SB 920 authorizes Connecticut to issue state bonds for infrastructure rehabilitation connecting Norwich Public Works utilities through the former Norwich State Hospital property and extending to the Preston Incinerator Site. The bill finances improvements to water, sewer, or other utility systems that would link these three municipal facilities.

Why is this important

This infrastructure project could improve service reliability, consolidate utility operations, and support redevelopment of the former state hospital property—a significant brownfield site. The bonding authorization determines whether the state will finance this work through debt rather than requiring municipalities to bear the full costs.

Potential points of contention

  • Debt burden: State bonds increase Connecticut's overall debt load, raising questions about fiscal sustainability and long-term taxpayer obligations
  • Cost allocation: Unclear how costs will be split between the state, Norwich, Preston, and utility ratepayers, potentially creating fairness concerns
  • Project necessity and alternatives: Limited information available about whether this specific utility connection is the most cost-effective solution or whether alternative approaches were considered

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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