Springfield Canal to receive funding for improvements

Published: April 23, 2024, 3:12 p.m.

The city of Springfield has received a BRIC Grant to help with improvements to the canal and surrounding communities.

The enmarket Arena sits along the Springfield Canal on Savannah's westside
The Springfield Canal runs alongside the enmarket Arena in Savannah
The Springfield Canal runs between the enmarket Arena and a parking lot
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell speaks during a ceremony to announce BRIC Grant funding for the Springfield Canal on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 near the enmarket Arena
Savannah Mayor Van Johnson talks with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell alongside the Springfield Canal on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 near the enmarket Arena. The City has received a BRIC Grant to help with improvements to the canal and surrounding communities
The City of Savannah has received BRIC Grant funding for improvements to the Springfield Canal, which will help with drainage issues in the Carver Village and Cloverdale communities
James C. Stallings, GEMA/ Homeland Security director, speaks on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 during a press conference to announce BRIC Grant funding for improvements to the Springfield Canal
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell speaks during a ceremony to announce BRIC Grant funding for the Springfield Canal on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 near the enmarket Arena
Savannah Mayor Van Johnson talks with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell alongside the Springfield Canal on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 near the enmarket Arena. The City has received a BRIC Grant to help with improvements to the canal and surrounding communities
Tom Perez, White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs director and senior advisor to the President, speaks during a press conference to announce BRIC Grant funding for the Springfield Canal
Bernetta Lanier, alderwoman for district 1, speaks during a special ceremony on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 to announce BRIC Grant funding for the Springfield Canal