The City of Galax is delighted to announce that it has been awarded over $1 million dollars in grants for five infrastructure projects from the Commonwealth Transportation Board. The grant awards provide for a new traffic intersection signal with pedestrian controls, sidewalk improvements, and street paving. The traffic signal project will provide a new traffic signal at the intersection of McArthur Street, Swanson Street, and Circle Drive. The existing traffic signal will be replaced with a new signal that integrates pedestrian controls and crossings to help children walking to school. Full federal funding from the Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program has been awarded. The sidewalk replacement project will be on McArthur Street near Galax Elementary School, from Anderson Street to the intersection at Swanson and McArthur Street. The project will replace the existing sidewalk with a wider sidewalk and curbing. This will continue an effort to improve sidewalks around the Galax Elementary School. Funding was approved through VDOT’s Transportation Alternatives program. The City was awarded full funding for three street paving projects on East Stuart Drive. The paving covers eastbound lanes on East Stuart Drive after the intersection of Country Club Lane to the eastern City Limits. There was approval […]

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Galax Volunteer Fire Department is thrilled to announce a $45,455 grant award from the Department of Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters Grant program for a new air compressor. Their current air compressor is 37 years old, decades beyond its service life, and takes triple the time to fill air bottles (self‐contained breathing apparatus or SCBAs) to get them back in service. In 2012, the fire department was awarded a grant for SCBAs and replaced the old low‐pressure cylinders to high‐pressure cylinders capable of holding 4500 psi, in keeping with regional demands. The current air compressor can fill only to 3000 lbs. The City of Galax is committed to supporting the Galax Volunteer Fire Department. Through the efforts of the City since 2011, Galax Volunteer Fire Department has been the recipient of grant awards for turn‐ out gear and SCBAs, smart board and technology equipment, Recruitment and Retention Coordinator, monies used towards trucks and vehicles, including a new Tahoe first response vehicle. The City of Galax is pleased to assist the volunteers of the fire department to better and more effectively fight fires with these grant awards. Since 2011, the City of Galax has aggressively pursued grants for various projects and […]

This Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for calendar year 2016 is designed to inform you about your drinking water quality. Our goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water, and we want you to understand the efforts we make to protect your water supply. The quality of your drinking water must meet state and federal requirements administered by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). If you have questions about this report, please contact: Edwin Ward, City Engineer (276) 236-2422 If you want additional information about any aspect of your drinking water or want to know how to participate in decisions that may affect the quality of your drinking water, please contact: G. W. Shaw, Utilities Superintendent (276) 236-4116. The times and location of regularly scheduled board meetings are as follows: The Galax City Council meets regularly at the Galax Municipal Building in the Council Chambers, 111 East Grayson Street. Call Dana Woodel at (276) 236-5773 for specific dates and times. The Annual Drinking Water Quality Report will not be mailed to consumers but is available online and upon request. [dg ids=”1315″]

What is JUMP! Galax? JUMP! Galax is an initiative to help spur small business growth in the City of Galax. The program includes training, business planning, and low interest loans for new or existing business. Loan Information Amount: $500—$5,000 Term: Generally the loan will be amortized over the life of any assets, up to 5-year maturity. Interest Rate: Fixed rate of prime minus 2%, no less than 2% Fees: NO CLOSING FEES For more details… Galax JUMP Microloan

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