Public Works Board
The Legislature created the Public Works Board (PWB) in partnership with local governments to assist in addressing infrastructure needs. They use a dedicated funding pool to offer low-interest financing in a revolving loan program. The Governor appoints 13 members to oversee the program. Since its founding, the board has awarded more than $3.1 billion in loans to over 2,000 projects and counting.
Updates
Public Works Board approves over $118 million in pre-construction and construction loans
Funding awards support vital community infrastructure projects across Washington state OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington State Public Works Board (PWB) approved over $118 million in funding for local community infrastructure projects at its Friday, Nov. 4 meeting. Loans from the PWB’s traditional pre-construction and construction programs will fund vital public infrastructure across six different systems: streets and roads, bridges, domestic water, stormwater, sanitary sewers, and solid waste and recycling. Pre-Construction
Meetings
Public Works Board meetings are open to the public, and all are welcome to attend. Meetings are held in hybrid format, both in-person and online. Please check the 2023 PWB Meeting Schedule (PDF) for connection information and meeting times.
PWB Special Meeting on February 9, 2023
The Public Works Board will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, February 9, 2023, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Members of the public can attend the meeting via Zoom.
