In the new fiscal year beginning July 1, the Haines Borough will spend roughly $7.6 million for projects to better local infrastructure. Of that, more than $6 million will be grant funded.

Included are the new harbor boat launch, public safety building renovations, accessibility upgrades, cement asbestos water main replacement, development of an additional Piedad water source for increased water production and road maintenance.

“Capital improvement projects support critical infrastructure so the town can function,”…