Two towns in Osceola County will be benefiting from a grant to make improvements to their water systems.

 

The nearly $15-million dollars in Community Development Block Grant Water-Related Infrastructure grants were awarded to Evart, and Reed City along with seven other towns around the state.

 

In a press release, Governor Whitmer and Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced the grants Tuesday.

 

“Quality, reliable water infrastructure is vital to the health of our residents and critical to the economic success of our communities,” said Governor Whitmer. “Today’s nine projects totaling $15 million in infrastructure upgrades will support good-paying jobs, protect access to safe drinking water for residents, and lower costs for households and small businesses. When we work together on the fundamentals, including water infrastructure, we create a solid foundation for economic growth. I will work with anyone to ensure every Michigander has the resources they need to thrive and every community has the infrastructure to support job-creating projects.”  

 

The money can be used to make improvements to their existing water, sewer, and wastewater public infrastructure systems.

 

Both officials from Reed City and Evart are thankful for the funds.

 

“The city of Evart is grateful for the upgrades to our wastewater system that this funding will help implement,” said City Manager Pepper Lockhart. “It will ensure that we have backup power in the event of an emergency power outage for our treatment plant and will also provide much-needed upgrades to the city’s sanitary sewer collection lines.”  

 

“The city of Reed City is extremely grateful to be selected for CDBG funding from MEDC,” said City Manager Rich Saladin. “This much needed infrastructure removal and replacement will provide a system that is safe and reliable for our residents and businesses while addressing environmental concerns within the Muskegon River watershed. It is truly with a sigh of relief that we were able to be awarded this grant. Thank you!”