$125,000 for Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse Secured by Senator Collins in Funding Bill

Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a senior member of the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that she secured $125,000 for the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse in the Fiscal Year 2023 Interior appropriations bill.

The omnibus funding package passed the Senate by a vote of 68-29.  It will now be passed by the House before heading to the President’s desk to be signed into law.

““Rockland’s downtown and waterfront are focal points for the community and draw thousands of visitors each year,” said Senator Collins.  “This investment will restore the historic Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse and preserve this local landmark, which promotes tourism and guides fishermen safely home.”

“We are so grateful to Senator Collins for securing funds for repair and restoration work at Rockland’s Breakwater Lighthouse,” said Julie Hashem, Community Development Director for the City of Rockland. “This lighthouse is not only an historic landmark, it is a working light that welcomes both visiting and local vessels to Rockland Harbor. We can’t thank Senator Collins enough for the work she does for Maine, and for her support of our region.” 

The funding will be used to repair and restore the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  The project will protect the lighthouse from the elements, address rot in several locations, address chipping paint/lead safety, and restore missing or damaged architectural details such as shutters, plaster, and wood trim.  

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