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State loans approved for
public works projects in 12th District
The House of
Representatives today passed House Bill 1049 authorizing low-interest or
interest-free state loans for five important public works projects that
will benefit residents across the 12th District.
Included on the funding
list is a Brewster sanitary sewer project, a storm sewer project in
Douglas County, a project to increase water capacity in East Wenatchee,
reconstruction of a reservoir in Leavenworth, and a new reservoir in the
Malaga water district. Loans for these projects will total about $7.6
million.
“The Public Works Trust
Fund is a great resource for small communities that need assistance
completing important infrastructure improvements,” said
Rep. Mike
Armstrong,
R-Wenatchee. “These communities have demonstrated a need for these
projects and we’re glad to have this funding available to help with
local economic development and community planning efforts.”
The Legislature created
the Public Works Trust Fund in 1985 to help local governments and
special purpose districts get loan funds to build infrastructure
projects. The Public Works Board, housed within the Department of
Community, Trade and Economic Development, makes low-interest or
interest-free loans to finance the repair, replacement or improvement of
a variety of public works projects, including bridges, roads, water and
sewage systems, and solid waste and recycling facilities.
The Public Works Assistance Account receives dedicated revenue from
utility and sales taxes on water, sewer service, and garbage collection;
a portion of the real estate excise tax; and loan repayments.
“It’s great to approve
funding for investments that will benefit people throughout Central
Washington,” said Condotta, R-Wenatchee. “The North Central Washington
area is growing, and we must make sure our infrastructure provides for
economic growth.”
House Bill 1049 and its
list of funded projects now goes before the Senate for approval.
Summary of 12th
District Projects
Brewster: $2,659,600
This funding will help the city of Brewster complete Phase II of the
sanitary sewer system upgrade, including converting a well system to a
submersible pump station, constructing a plant water system, and
installing a new dewatering facility.
Douglas County:
$2,835,600
This storm sewer project involves construction of a 35-acre detention
basin and a water quality treatment facility, including a 1,000-foot
open channel and 2,000 feet of closed conduit.
East Wenatchee:
$490,875
This project will increase water capacity by fixing leaking pipes and
replacing about one mile of the water main.
Leavenworth: $1,400,000
The City of Leavenworth will completely reconstruct an old reservoir on
the existing site, including a new roof, walls and monitoring system.
Malaga: $161,500
This funding will help ensure a continuous, safe water supply to homes
and businesses around the Malaga Water District by building a new 52,000
gallon partially buried concrete reservoir and a security fence around
the tank.
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For more information, contact:
John
Sattgast, Public Information Officer: (360) 786-7257
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