Dover receives $1.8 million for sewer upgrades
DOVER – The city is the recipient of a $1.8 million grant for water infrastructure improvements to accommodate future growth on the city’s north side. The money comes from a U.S. Department of Commerce program aimed at helping create jobs and expand businesses. Dover Mayor Shane Gunnoe says the funds will be used to replace a pump station and enlarge the sewer capacity in that area.
Gunnoe says enlarging the sewer capacity is needed as new customers are added to a sewer system that was installed in the 1970s.
Future plans for north Dover include a 300,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, over 100 new homes, an ALDI grocery store, a Taco Bell and more.
The city has separately received $1.2 million in federal and state grants, giving Dover about $3 million from outside sources to cover most of the $3.6 million project cost. Gunnoe says construction will likely start before the end of the year.
This grant is separate from a $2 million federal grant the city hopes to receive next year. That would be used to extend sanitary sewer service to residents north of Dover in the Columbia neighborhood.
PRESS RELEASE
WASHINGTON –Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that it has invested $8.3 million to support economic development projects in three states. The awards are provided through EDA’s Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance programs, which leverage existing regional assets and support the implementation of economic development strategies to support distressed communities.
The EDA investments announced today are:
- Aberdeen Development Corporation (Aberdeen, South Dakota). A $3.5 million grant for infrastructure improvements in support of the Aberdeen Industrial Park expansion project.
- Yampa Valley Regional Airport (Hayden, Colorado). A $3 million grant to support airport expansion and the development of an aviation business park.
- City of Dover (Dover, Ohio). A $1.8 million grant for water infrastructure improvements to support local businesses.
“The Economic Development Administration is committed to providing communities with the resources they need to create jobs and support business expansion, revitalizing America’s competitive spirit,” said Deputy Assistant Secretary and Chief Operating Officer Ben Page, performing the nonexclusive duties and functions of the Assistant Secretary. “These awards will do just that, providing the capital and infrastructure that businesses need to develop, expand, and succeed.”
EDA releases announcements for grants over $1 million. For more information on all EDA awards, please visit eda.gov.
About the U.S. Economic Development Administration (www.eda.gov)
The mission of the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) is to lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting competitiveness and preparing the nation’s regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy. An agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce, EDA invests in communities and supports regional collaboration in order to create jobs for U.S. workers, promote American innovation, and accelerate long-term sustainable economic growth.