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

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 draft Fiscal Year 2023 Interior appropriations bill.  The bill, which was officially released by the full Senate Appropriations Committee today, must still be voted upon by the full Senate and House.

“Rockland’s downtown and waterfront are focal points for the community and draw thousands of visitors each year,” said Senator Collins.  “This investment would restore the historic Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse and preserve this local landmark, which promotes tourism and guides fishermen safely home.  As a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, I will champion this funding as the appropriations process moves forward.”

The funding would be used to repair and restore the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  The project would 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.