Program aims to assist communities and utility districts with long-term planning for water and sewer systems
According to a release, the City of Livingston, TN, City of Smithville and Red Boiling Springs have been awarded an Infrastructure Planning Grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development.
The $7.4 million grant is a part of the Rural Economic Opportunity Act and Infrastructure Planning Grant (IPG).
“Critical infrastructure is the foundation communities need to attract new jobs and investment,” said Gov. Lee. “I thank the General Assembly for funding this program and congratulate the 24 grantees for taking the necessary steps to strengthen local infrastructure and plan for future growth.”
The IPG Program aims to assist communities and utility districts with long-term planning for water and sewer systems. It is open to utility systems that serve distressed counties and rural communities on the financially distressed utility system referral list.
“This funding will support long-term planning for water and sewer systems, helping to strengthen our local infrastructure and prepare for future growth,” according to a release by the city of Livingston.
Livingston, Smithville and Red Boiling were among 24 communities selected statewide.
Total awards for the Upper Cumberland include:
- Livingston was awarded $114,712.50,
- Smithville received $249,375
- Red Boiling Springs received $500,000
“A real win for Livingston and Overton County,” according to a statement by the city.
Grant funds may be used for several planning activities, including water and sewer system mapping and modeling, system analysis, asset management efforts and regionalization studies.
“The grants announced today will enable 24 Tennessee communities to leverage additional grants and funding that will better prepare them for future economic development opportunities,” said Deputy Gov. and Commissioner McWhorter. “Congratulations to the communities receiving $7.4 million in funding. We look forward to seeing how these projects drive long-term growth and success statewide.”
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