April 14, 2026 Governor Morrisey Calls for $4.34M Waterline Upgrade in Weirton ...

WEIRTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today called for a $4.34 million waterline upgrade and replacement project for the Weirton Water Board, emphasizing that modern infrastructure is the backbone of the state's recent $12 billion in economic investment commitments.

"The 'West Virginia Comeback' is no longer a slogan; it is a reality," said Governor Morrisey. "But you can't support $12.75 billion in new investment without the 'plumbing' to support it. Economic growth and infrastructure are two sides of the same coin."

The project will target aging infrastructure along Zeta Street, Mildren Avenue, and Walnut Street. By replacing 3,500 feet of outdated 12-inch line with 18-inch piping, the state can stabilize the distribution system, reduce pipe bursts, and protect the massive investments already made in the Weirton Water Treatment Plant.

Project highlights will include infrastructure rightsizing by upgrading lines to improve flow and efficiency, prioritizing essential maintenance over bureaucracy, comprehensive restoration that includes substantial road resurfacing, and implementing strategic joint funding from Economic Enhancement Grant Fund and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

These improvements are critical to supporting local expansions, such as the $7 million investment at Bidell Gas Compression, and the influx of new families to the Northern Panhandle.

"We want to be smart with your money by leveraging federal and state dollars to solve local problems," Governor Morrisey added. "We will keep putting pipe in the ground until every corner of this state has the foundation it needs to thrive."