$2.6 million to supply reliable water
for Hornbeak area
March 26 - HORNBEAK, Tenn.—USDA Rural Development Area Director
Bobby Goode joined Hornbeak Water Utility District (HWUD) Board President
Steve Killion to announce federal funding of $2,657,000 to upgrade and bring
back online the district's water treatment plant. The announcement was made at
the utility's office in Hornbeak.
"Safe, reliable water is a basic necessity for families,
farms and businesses," said Goode. "Thanks to the support of our Congressional
delegation, Rural Development has the financial resources to help the people of
Hornbeak improve the quality of life by revitalizing the old water treatment
facility to serve the western part of
A Rural Development loan of $1,674,000 and grant of
$983,000 will fund repairs and improvements needed for HWUD to maintain a
reliable independent water supply. The funding will also extend service to
new customers and includes capacity to accommodate future growth in the area.
HWUD is contributing an additional $43,000 for a total projected project cost of
$2.7 million.
"We felt it was imperative for this project to go
forward because we need more water distributing capacity to meet the needs of
our area," said Killion. "Thanks to the staff at Rural Development, our
investment in planning and preparation is now paying off for people and
businesses in our area."
Rural Development’s community programs provide rural
areas with financial resources to construct or improve essential services like
reliable access to clean water, sewer, healthcare, education, job training and
first responder facilities. Loan-guarantees encourage private lenders to expand
the availability of affordable financing in rural communities. Direct loans and
grants create sound financial opportunities for local governments to meet
essential infrastructure needs. Funding for water and wastewater projects
targets areas with a population of less than 10,000. Other community programs
serve areas with a population of less than 20,000.
Others participating in the event included Sen. Lamar
Alexander's representative Matt Varino, Sen. Bob Corker’s representative Jane
Jolley, Rep. John Tanner's representative Brad Thompson, and RD Area Office
staff Brenda Horner and Mitzi Hailey.
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