Posted on September 24, 2025
TOLEDO, Ohio — The City of Toledo along with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District hosted a signing ceremony for the Project Partnership Agreement that will deliver the Toledo Ohio Environmental Infrastructure 594 project.
The purpose of the Toledo OEI 594 project is to create the interconnect between the planned 1-billion-gallon reservoir and a replacement raw water main lines that supply water from Lake Erie to the Collins Park Water Treatment Plant, a project that is estimated to cost about $13 million and be constructed in 2029.
The PPA was officially signed in August 2025 by both parties, with the event marking the celebration of the project moving forward.
Photos from the event are available at: www.flickr.com/photos/buffalousace/albums/72177720329199757
“This federal partnership between the Army Corps and the City of Toledo once again shows that responsible leaders can work together to improve our environment and infrastructure,” said Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development. “In my role as both senior Democrat overseeing the Army Corps and representative for Northwest Ohio, it is a joy to be able to deliver on partnerships that help move our region forward. I will continue to work with anyone willing at the local, state, federal, or any level to ensure safe and clean drinking water and to protect Lake Erie’s Western Basin.”
“We’re proud to invest in Toledo’s future with $10 million in funding for this critical water infrastructure project, which will provide safe, reliable drinking water to nearly half a million people. This partnership is a testament to the power of collaboration and our commitment to the health and development of the Great Lakes region,” said Lt. Col. Robert Burnham, USACE Buffalo District Commander.
“My administration has made it a priority to plan ahead for the next century of water reliability. This agreement is not just about a pipe in the ground — it’s about protecting families, businesses, and neighborhoods by investing in the strength of our water system now, before a crisis demands it. Thanks to this federal partnership, today we celebrate a major milestone in making that a reality,” said City of Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz.
The Section 594 program is a reimbursement program, whereby the federal government provides much-needed funding for projects, with 75 percent covered by the federal government and the local sponsor covering the remaining 25 percent. In addition to the processing of reimbursements, the Corps also prepares the partnership agreement with municipalities and provides direct technical and environmental support during implementation.
The Buffalo District delivers world-class engineering solutions to the Great Lakes Region, the Army and the Nation to ensure national security, environmental sustainability, water resource management, and emergency assistance during peace and war.
For 250 years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been at the forefront of the nation’s engineering excellence, responding when called. From constructing fortifications during the Revolutionary War, to building the infrastructure that saw America’s strength grow militarily and economically, USACE’s mission has always been to deliver engineering solutions for our nation’s toughest challenges. Learn more at www.usace.army.mil/Home/250th.
Contact
Andrew Kornacki
7163528669 (cell)
andrew.a.kornacki@usace.army.mil
478 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14202
or
Rachel Hart, City of Toledo
4193442353
rachel.hart@toledo.oh.gov
