USDA Rural Development announces that the City of Crete, Nebraska is the recipient of a Predevelopment Planning Grant (PPG) of $30,000 that will assess the needs of the City’s water system. The City will provide $10,000.
“Rural Development funds will be used to assist the City of Crete make an informed decision about their future water system via the development of a Preliminary Engineering Report,” said USDA Rural Development Community Programs Specialist, Luann Brown. “The planning approach will clearly describe the city’s current water situation, and document specific current and future water infrastructure needs. Computer assisted scenarios will be developed to analyze the economic and environmental impact that recommended upgrades will have on the remainder of the integrated water system.”
Water & Waste Disposal Predevelopment Planning Grants assist income eligible communities with initial planning and development of an application for USDA Rural Development Water and Waste Disposal direct loan/grant and loan guarantee programs.
For more information on the PPG program, contact Luann Brown at 402-437-5571 or at luann.brown@ne.usda.gov. Visit http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/water-waste-disposal-predevelopment-planning-grants/ne.
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