Press Release - Tuesday, September 09, 2008
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Governor Blagojevich Announces $11 million in Community Development Assistance Grants
CHICAGO - Thirty-four Illinois communities will receive Community Development Assistance Program (CDAP) public infrastructure grants to make necessary improvements to local water and sewer systems, Governor Rod R. Blagojevich announced today. In total, approximately $11 million will be provided to local communities to address threats to public health and safety. This assistance is part of the Governor's Opportunity Returns comprehensive economic development strategy to improve the health and quality of life of working families by improving local infrastructure, which in turn will help to strengthen the Illinois economy.
"Without these grants many communities would not have the resources to begin the process of improving the quality of their drinking water or resolving unsanitary sewer problems," said Governor Blagojevich. "I am pleased that we are able to assist communities in addressing these issues and improve the quality of life for their residents."
The grant funds, made available through the CDAP program, are designed to help finance economic development, public infrastructure, housing rehabilitation and other key community projects. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) administers the CDAP program on behalf of communities with populations of 50,000 or less. The money is available to assist Illinois communities meet their greatest economic and community development needs.
"Infrastructure improvements are not only necessary to address health and safety issues for the people of Illinois but they are also necessary to improve the economic development potential of these communities," said DCEO Director Jack Lavin. "By providing grants to assist with water and sewer infrastructure, we're helping to strengthen local economies when they need it most."
The grants are funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Applications are reviewed through a competitive-bid process that assesses a variety of key factors in approving projects. All projects must address a current threat to health and safety of the residents and benefit low to moderate income households.
A list of grant recipients follows:
County |
Project Description |
Grant Amount |
Alexander County |
New sewer system |
$350,000 |
Altona |
Drill well/renovate pump house |
$350,000 |
Ashton |
Sanitary sewer trunk line |
$350,000 |
Biggsville |
Construct new water trans. line |
$350,000 |
Bradford |
Water line replacement |
$185,186 |
Bunker Hill Township |
Rural water extension project |
$350,000 |
Bureau Junction |
New well house |
$325,368 |
Christopher |
Sewer improvement project |
$350,000 |
Crooked Creek |
Rural water extension |
$350,000 |
Dieterich |
Repair and replace sewer lines |
$350,000 |
East Moline |
New sanitary water system |
$350,000 |
Eldorado |
Replace water distribution lines |
$350,000 |
Fayette County |
Water system improvements |
$350,000 |
Gladstone |
Water supply system |
$350,000 |
Golconda |
Replace water lines to increase pressure |
$143,747 |
Grayville |
Replace cast iron water lines |
$74,861 |
Harrisburg Township |
Water system improvements to liberty water district |
$330,381 |
Holland Township |
Rural water extension |
$350,000 |
Jasper County |
Rural water extension |
$350,000 |
Johnston City |
Replace deteriorated sewer lines |
$350,000 |
LaMoille |
Water distribution system imp. |
$324,000 |
McLeansboro |
Waterline replacement |
$332,152 |
McNabb |
Construct waste water treatment plant |
$350,000 |
Liberty Township |
Rural water extension |
$350,000 |
Olney |
Replace sanitary sewer pump station |
$350,000 |
Pixley Township |
Rural water extension |
$350,000 |
Prairie Township |
Rural water extension |
$350,000 |
Ridge Farm |
New water tower |
$350,000 |
Rossville |
New water treatment plant and other system improvements |
$350,000 |
Sigel Township |
Rural water extension |
$350,000 |
Sparland |
Sewer improvement project |
$257,644 |
Tennessee |
Construct sewer system |
$350,000 |
Wyoming |
Water system improvements |
$350,000 |
Winnebago |
Repair wastewater collection system |
$350,000 |
|
Total: |
$11,073,339 |
Governor Blagojevich's Opportunity Returns regional economic development strategy is the most aggressive, comprehensive approach to creating jobs in Illinois' history. Since a one-size-fits-all approach to economic development doesn't work, the Governor has divided the state into 10 regions - each with a regional team that is empowered and expected to rapidly respond to opportunities and challenges. Opportunity Returns is about tangible, specific actions to make each region more accessible, more marketable, more entrepreneurial and more attractive to businesses. The programs also helps upgrade the skills of the local workforce, increase the access to capital, open new markets, improve infrastructure, and create and retain jobs. Opportunity Returns works to successfully partner with companies and communities, both large and small, to help all of Illinois reach its economic potential.
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