FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A split vote on Tuesday as the Santa Clara Valley Water District approves $650 million for Governor Jerry Brown’s Delta tunnels project; CA Water Fix.
The 4-3 decision goes against the board’s October resolution supporting a single tunnel project.
Governor Brown Issued a statement regarding the vote on what he says is California’s effort to modernize the state’s water infrastructure.
“Simply put, this courageous decision will help two million Santa Clarans have a more reliable water supply,” said Governor Brown
Last month, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Board of Directors also voted to support the WaterFix project in full.