Sunday, July 10, 2022

Two Cayucos projects getting funding in state budget

Two Cayucos projects are getting much-needed funding, thanks to the recent passage of the state budget.

Cayucos Veterans Hall - $1 million will assist in badly needed renovations for a historic community center, in order to maintain operations of the facility for community use.

Toro Coast Preserve Project – $1.5 million appropriated to the Cayucos Land Conservancy to acquire 2,250 acres of coastal land threatened by estate development between Cayucos and Morro Bay and create a new open space preserve for hiking and other recreation, with low-impact, low-cost camping and trail connection to the beach.

State Senator John Laird said the two projects are part of more than $60 million earmarked for projects on the Central Coast.


Three other San Luis Obispo County projects were awarded funding, as well.

Camatta Ranch - $2.5 million was appropriated to The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County to preserve permanently the Camatta Ranch.

Creston Road Active Transportation and Bike and School Access Improvements - $3 million was appropriated to the City of Paso Robles to make Creston Road safer for pedestrians and cyclists, beautify the corridor with streetscape enhancements, and improve conditions for transit, motorists, and businesses.

Additionally, as Chair of the Senate Budget Subcommittee on Education, Laird helped secure $20.3 million to support infrastructure and rebuilding efforts at Swanton Pacific Ranch, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

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