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For Immediate Release – August 15, 2003
Contact - Harold Alford (785) 271-2701
USDA Rural Development Provides $7.5 Million
To Improve Electric Services in Kansas
Topeka, KS. – USDA Rural Development State Director Chuck Banks today congratulated the two recipients of $7.5 million in recently announced funding for improvements to rural electric cooperative systems. These funds are provided from the USDA Rural Development electric and telephone programs.
“Investment in rural electric facilities creates job opportunities and provides critical services that improve the quality of life for Kansas residents, along with helping spur the economic recovery for our rural communities. The Bush Administration is working hard to boost America’s rural economy,” commented State Director Banks.
The Kansas projects, announced by Agriculture Under Secretary Thomas C. Dorr in Washington, D.C. on August 14th, follow:
Prairie Land Electric Cooperative, Norton, KS
– $5,702,000
Electric loan to serve 556 new consumers, construct 54 miles of
transmission line, and make other system improvements.
Twin Valley Electric Cooperative, Altamont, KS – $1,800,000
Electric loan to serve 200 new consumers, construct 11 miles of new transmission line, and make other need system improvements.
USDA Rural Development’s mission is to deliver programs that support increasing economic opportunities and enhancing the quality of life of rural Americans. As a venture capital entity, USDA Rural Development provides equity and technical assistance to finance and foster growth in homeownership, business development, and critical community and technology infrastructure in rural America.
For additional information regarding USDA Rural Development programs, individuals may call the Agency’s state headquarters at 785-271-2702 or log onto the state's Rural Development website at: www.rurdev.usda.gov/ks
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