Winter Garden’s LANGD Secures Additional $132K for Pipeline Safety From U.S. DOT

Last Thursday, the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) was once again spotlighted for its commitment to enhancing pipeline safety and modernity, receiving a check for $132,470.80 from the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), according to

Orange Observer

. LANGD, which initially secured over $3.1 million from PHMSA in May 2023, will utilize the additional funds to continue its work on repairing, rehabilitating, and replacing natural gas distribution infrastructure.

This second wave of funding stems from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. PHMSA aims to distribute nearly $1 billion over five years, targeting municipally and community-owned natural gas distribution systems. They’re aiming at the enduring concern of pipeline leaks, threatening safety and economic stability. During this event, the LANGD was acknowledged at their district’s office in Winter Garden alongside local dignitaries, including U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster and Winter Garden Mayor John Rees, as reported by

The Apopka Voice

.

Brent E. Haywood, CEO and general manager of Lake Apopka Natural Gas District, articulated his gratitude and reinforced their mission of “providing clean, safe and reliable natural gas service” in a statement detailed by the

Orange Observer

. With the additional support from PHMSA, LANGD aims to bolster public safety and environmental protection by reducing methane emissions from the gas distribution equipment, contributing to their ongoing efforts in servicing over 29,000 customers in Orange and Lake counties.

PHMSA Deputy Administrator Tristan Brown highlighted the significance of the grants in April 2023, asserting that “investments in pipeline safety are investments in community safety and our shared environment,” noting the particular impact of this funding on underserved communities historically burdened by outdated and hazardous pipelines, Brown emphasized the dual advantages of enhancing safety and generating employment, a sentiment initially reported by

The Apopka Voice

. With the latest round of funding, PHMSA has awarded nearly $800 million across 227 projects since the grant program’s inception in 2022, marking a meaningful step towards national infrastructure resilience.

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