Baldwin County awards $12M in infrastructure grants to cities

Baldwin County is distributing more than $12 million in grant funding to local municipalities for infrastructure improvements, according to WKRG News 5. The money is earmarked for drainage, road repair, and water system projects across the county.

The grants represent a significant investment in the region's aging infrastructure and come as communities continue recovery efforts from recent weather impacts. Local cities can use the funds for critical public works needs that have accumulated maintenance demands.

While this funding is focused on Baldwin County, similar infrastructure challenges affect communities throughout the region, including parts of Escambia County and Santa Rosa County, where aging roads and drainage systems have long needed attention.