News & Announcements
Congratulations to VRA Board Vice-Chair Rhu Harris on Being Named a Richmond Times-Dispatch Person of the Year!
Congratulations are in order to Rhu Harris on being named a 2020 Richmond Times-Dispatch Person of the Year Honoree. Rhu Harris has spent a career in public service, and we are grateful that this has included serving on VRA’s Board of Directors. In recognition of his leadership and deep knowledge of local government needs, the Board re-elected Rhu as Vice Chair at its September 15, 2020 meeting.Congratulations are in order to Rhu Harris on being named a 2020 Richmond Times-Dispatch Person of the Year Honoree. Rhu Harris has spent a career in public service, and we are grateful that this h... Read More >
EPA Recognizes Excellence and Innovation in Two Virginia Projects
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) annually presents its prestigious AQUARIUS and PISCES awards. Both awards provide national recognition to projects funded by the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund (CWRLF). Two Virginia projects were recipients of these awards during a virtual Council of Infrastructure Financing Authorities event held December 14, 2020.The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) annually presents its prestigious AQUARIUS and PISCES awards. Both awards provide national recognition to projects funded by the Drinking Water State ... Read More >
VRA Helps Locality Fund Energy Efficiency Upgrades - VPFP Project Spotlight
Local governments across the Commonwealth depend on the Virginia Pooled Financing Program (VPFP) to help finance key infrastructure improvements that serve residents and local businesses.Local governments across the Commonwealth depend on the Virginia Pooled Financing Program (VPFP) to help finance key infrastructure improvements that serve residents and local businesses. Read More >
Expanding the Impact of the Clean Water and Drinking Water Programs through Inaugural Joint Bond Issuance
Together with state agency partners, VRA plays an important role in helping keep Virginians safe and healthy. This mission is even more important as the Commonwealth faces the many challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. VRA, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Virginia Department of Health (VDH), serves as the financial administrator of the Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund (CWRLF) and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF). Both of these funds have a daily impact on improving the quality of life in communities across Virginia.Together with state agency partners, VRA plays an important role in helping keep Virginians safe and healthy. This mission is even more important as the Commonwealth faces the many challenges assoc... Read More >
Goochland County Achieves Nearly $8.5 Million of Savings through Refunding Bond Issuance
In 2002, VRA issued bonds on behalf of Goochland County to finance utility system improvements in the County’s Tuckahoe Creek Service District (TCSD). TCSD is best known for the West Creek development that has flourished on the eastern end of the County. In 2012, the County was assisted again by VRA with the restructuring of the 2002 debt that was designed to provide Goochland with a debt service schedule and loan terms better suited to Goochland's long-term needs. In 2020, the County again partnered with VRA to capture debt service savings through the refunding of the 2012 bonds.In 2002, VRA issued bonds on behalf of Goochland County to finance utility system improvements in the County’s Tuckahoe Creek Service District (TCSD). TCSD is best known for the West Creek de... Read More >
Important Dates
Board of Directors Meeting
08
Mar
9:00 AM
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
1111 E. Main Street, Ste 1920, RICHMOND, VA, 23219
Board of Directors Meeting
09
Mar
9:00 AM
12:00 PM
12:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
1111 E. Main Street, Ste 1920, RICHMOND, VA, 23219
Board of Directors Meeting
14
Jun
9:00 AM
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
1111 E. Main Street, Ste 1920, RICHMOND, VA
Board of Directors Meeting
15
Jun
9:00 AM
12:00 PM
12:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting
13
Sep
9:00 AM
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Featured Project
Energy Cogeneration ProjectProject Area: Energy Borrower: Frederick Winchester Service Authority
Construction of County Government ComplexProject Area: Local Government Buildings Borrower: Buckingham County
13-Field Athletic ComplexProject Area: Parks & Recreation Borrower: York County
Investment in the Wallops Research Park on Virginia's Eastern ShoreProject Area: Energy Borrower: Accomack County
Renovations to County-owned Senior Citizen CenterProject Area: Local Government Buildings Borrower: Fairfax County
53 Urban Transit BusesProject Area: Transportation Borrower: Hampton Roads Transit
Construction of New Courthouse FacilityProject Area: Local Government Buildings Borrower: Hanover County
Land Conservation in Virginia BeachProject Area: Land Conservation & Preservation Borrower: Virginia Beach, City of
Dominion Boulevard US Route 17 ProjectProject Area: Transportation Borrower: Chesapeake, City of
10-unit T-hangar DevelopmentProject Area: Airports Borrower: Virginia Highlands Airport Authority
Water Treatment Plant Upgrades and Water and Sewer Main ReplacementsProject Area: Water Borrower: Winchester, City of
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