Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank

09/03/2026

“Wastewater infrastructure is something that people often take for granted, but it is essential to our communities, and to protecting public health and the environment” Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank Executive Director Bill Fazioli said. “This $45 million Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan provides the Town of Westerly with the low-cost financing needed to undertake these critical wastewater treatment system upgrades."

WESTERLY — A state agency has approved the first $45 million loan that will finance more than half of Westerly's massive planned upgrade to its wastewater treatment facility in the

09/02/2026

Our latest Infrastructure Bank Update is out highlighting our new "Plan Boldly" video, a $45 million loan to allow the Town of Westerly to make major upgrades to their plant, and more.

09/01/2026

We recently produced a new video to highlight the scope of our programs designed to help our city, town, and quasi-public partners across Rhode Island invest in critical wastewater, , , road & bridge, and resilient solutions. Check it out!

08/21/2026

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻 & 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝘀𝗶-𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 - Based on your feedback from our 2026 Client Satisfaction Survey, we’re focusing on three core pillars:

1️Navigating Regulatory Friction: Helping you better coordinate with state regulatory agencies.

2️Bridging Awareness Gaps: Spotlighting underutilized funds like the Community Project Assistance Fund.

3️Scaling Support: Creating tailored project management pathways for municipal teams who are already stretched thin.

Working together, we’ll make sure you have the program knowledge and access to financing resources to tackle drinking water, stormwater, wastewater, road & bridge, and resilient infrastructure projects.

08/20/2026

𝗔𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲📞- Our 2026 Client Satisfaction Survey found that over 90% of respondents know exactly who to contact at the Bank for assistance, and “effective and timely communication" was the highest-rated statement in our entire process assessment. Whether it's technical assistance or navigating a loan application, the RIIB team is here to ensure your project moves from application to financing to completion.

08/19/2026

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 - What would happen without the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank? According to our 2026 Client Satisfaction Survey, over 40% of our city and town clients said their critical projects would have been delayed indefinitely without our below-market financing options. We’re proud to provide the low-cost financing our municipal and quasi-public partners need to invest in infrastructure projects.

08/18/2026

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀! 📈 We’re proud to share the results of our 2026 Client Satisfaction Survey. With a 95% relationship satisfaction rating and 100% brand familiarity among respondents, it’s clear that our commitment to Rhode Island’s communities is stronger than ever. From Mayors to Finance Directors, our municipal and quasi-public partners recognize RIIB as a go to partner when infrastructure needs arise.

07/30/2026

With funding from a $200,000 Emerging Contaminants grant, the University of Rhode Island and Rhode Island Department of Health are conducting a statewide manganese vulnerability study and providing drinking water suppliers with manganese treatment approaches. https://web.uri.edu/engineering/uri-team-to-address-remediation-challenges-of-manganese-in-r-i-drinking-water/

KINGSTON, R.I. – July 29, 2026 – A partnership between the University of Rhode Island and Rhode Island Department of Health, funded by the Emerging Contaminants in Small and Disadvantaged Communities grant from the health department’s Center for Drinking Water Quality and the Rhode Island Inf...

07/30/2026

Our July Infrastructure Bank Update is out with news on Rhode Island being recognized as a national leader planning for and investing in .

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