Sen. Somers applauds ‘cool news’ for Mystic Aquarium upgrades
October 23, 2024
(The Day of New London)
The State Bond Commission on Tuesday approved funding for the rehabilitation of the northbound span of the Gold Star Memorial Bridge, planning for upgraded senior housing and a new substance abuse recovery center in New London among other local projects, state legislators announced.
The commission also approved $500,000 to replace a chiller at Mystic Aquarium.
Sen. Heather Somers, R-Groton, also applauded the approval of the grant.
“This is very ‘cool’ news for the aquarium, and I thank Gov. Lamont for recognizing this project as a priority,” said Somers, who co-chairs the legislature’s bipartisan Tourism Caucus. “Animal and marine life health starts with the highest quality care. A crucial component of that quality of care is a well-functioning infrastructure. This investment will help the aquarium to continue providing exemplary care to a variety of species while also serving as the northeast’s premier marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation center. It will also further the aquarium’s mission of providing unparalleled and inspirational visitor experiences to hundreds of thousands of annual guests.”