YAKIMA, Wash. — The Washington State Public Works Board (PWB) has awarded $4.9 million to eight pre-construction projects across the state including a full corridor project in Yakima.
The city was awarded a $985,560 loan for the design engineering phase along with upgrades for utility replacement and pedestrian and ADA use along 6th Avenue, the Department of Commerce announced in a release.
“Pre-construction funding is essential because it enables communities to complete the engineering, permitting and design work required to make projects truly shovel-ready for construction dollars,” said PWB Vice Chair Gary Rowe, PE. “It also accelerates project delivery so critical projects can move to construction faster and at lower long-term cost to ratepayers.”
The PWB continues to accept pre-construction applications, which are awarded quarterly. Although the fiscal year 2026 funds are fully expended, applications remain open, and potential awards will be assessed using other available funds.
The Washington State Public Works Board, established in 1985, has provided more than $3.8 billion to over 2,300 infrastructure projects statewide. The board aims to assist local governments with financing critical public works projects.
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