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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 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
Rep. Cary 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:
Bobbi Cussins, Public Information Officer: (360) 786-7252
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