Clarksdale, Miss. – The Delta Regional Authority (DRA), in collaboration with the state of Alabama, recently invested more than $3.7 million toward eight projects in Alabama through its States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP) — one of DRA’s main investment tools.
A coordinated effort among DRA, its Board of Governors and Local Development Districts, SEDAP aims to improve basic public infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, business development and job training in communities across DRA’s eight-state service region. This year in Alabama, eight projects were selected for SEDAP funding at an investment of more than $3.7 million.
“The States’ Economic Development Assistance Program is one of DRA’s most diverse tools that allow us to expand and invest in the resiliency of the region’s public infrastructure and workforce,” said Dr. Corey Wiggins, DRA Federal Co-Chairman. “As a result of this investment, nearly 2,500 families across eight communities will have access to improved critical infrastructure, enhancing quality of life and resiliency in their communities.”
For these projects, DRA coordinated directly with the Office of the Governor for the State of Alabama and the state’s Local Development Districts for program funding implementation.
SEDAP award recipients in the state of Alabama include:
City of Camden was awarded approximately $500,000 to improve the infrastructure of its sanitary sewer system to provide safe, affordable and sufficient water supply to residents.
Town of Chatom was awarded $509,000 to make improvements to its wastewater treatment lagoon to restore operational efficiency of the system and to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
Town of Yellow Bluff was awarded more than $411,000 for a water main replacement project that will enhance public health and safety, ensure long-term sustainability, and meet regulatory compliance.
Town of Pine Hill was awarded more than $435,000 for a water main extension project essential to maintaining a safe, reliable and high-quality drinking water supply.
Town of Butler was awarded nearly $445,000 to rehabilitate its sanitary sewer system to improve resident’s quality of life and to provide a sustainable, cost-effective and dependable solution to the town’s wastewater treatment plant.
Leroy Water Authority was awarded $509,000 to enhance its water system to strengthen system reliability and safety and to provide adequate fire protection and water pressure through targeted infrastructure improvements.
Riverview Water System was awarded more than $497,000 to construct a fully automated booster pump station that will restore consistent water pressure throughout the municipal system, improving reliability for residents and businesses.
Town of Flomaton was awarded $408,000 for a lift station replacement project that will prevent service interruptions and property damage and reduce public health risks, supporting modernizations efforts of the town’s public utilities systems.
For more information about SEDAP, visit www.dra.gov.
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