Davis delivers $3.2 million for water system improvements in Fayetteville

                                                                                                               

August 6, 2009 - MANCHESTER, Tenn.—U.S. Representative Lincoln Davis, USDA Rural Development Administrator Tammye Trevino and USDA Rural Development Acting State Director Robert Connelly, Jr. today announced federal funding of $3,283,000 to Fayetteville for improvements to the city's water system. A ceremonial check was delivered to Fayetteville Mayor Gwen Shelton at Rep. Davis' Sixth Annual Small Business and Federal Grants Seminar held in Manchester on August 5-6.

 

"I thank USDA Rural Development for investing in critical water infrastructure for the residents of Fayetteville," said Congressman Davis. "This funding will make critical improvements to an aging water systems at a time when families and businesses need it most."

 

Rural Development funding includes a $2,623,000 low interest loan and a $660,000 grant for phase three of planned improvements to the city water supply. The upgrades to the 100 year old system will ensure Fayetteville maintains compliance with state and federal regulations and continues to meet the growing needs of families and businesses in the city. Improvements include renovations to  the Howell water tank, construction of a new water tank on Holman Hill, extension of service to March Mill Road and repairs to water lines in other parts of the system.

 

"Safe, reliable water is a basic necessity for families, farms and businesses," said Connelly. "Thanks to the support of Congressman Lincoln Davis, Rural Development has the financial and technical resources to partner with local leaders to improve the lives and livelihoods of the people they serve."

 

Rural Development 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.

 

USDA Rural Development invests in rural communities through business development, community and homeownership programs. Last year Rural Development assisted more than 678,000 Tennessee families and businesses with more than $435 million in financial assistance through affordable loans, loan guarantees and grants.

 

For more information on Rural Development programs available in Lincoln County contact the Rural Development Area Office in Lawrenceburg at 931-762-6913 ext. 4, toll free at 1-800-342-3149 extension 1494, or visit us online at http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/tn.

 

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