U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Development Acting State Director for Michigan Jason Church today announced a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Delta County correctional facility at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19, at the Delta County Service Center parking lot in Escanaba.
USDA Rural Development provided $17.9 million to support the project.
The event is open to the public and everyone is welcome to attend.
USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; homeownership; community services such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov.