Indiana rural communities to share in $14.2M in federal grant funding

The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs is providing more than $14.2 million in federal grant funding to 19 rural Indiana communities. The funding from the Community Development Block Grant program will be used to expand community facilities and improve drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure. "Through earning this grant funding, these 19 communities demonstrate their commitment to the long-term quality of life of their residents," OCRA Executive Director Fred Glynn said in a news release. "Congratulations to the local officials who lead these efforts, I look forward to seeing the positive impacts of these projects around our Hoosier cities and towns." Two communities, Clay County and the city of Plymouth, will each receive $750,000 in Public Facilities Program grants. Clay County will use the funding to construct a new fire station building for the Bowling Green Volunteer Fire Department. Plymouth plans to use its funding to restore the structural integrity of the 1875 historic firehouse in its downtown corridor. Six communities are receiving funding through the Stormwater Improvement Program. Those projects are: The Town of Colfax is awarded $750,000 to build necessary infrastructure to keep stormwater out of and away from the wastewater system. This will reduce flooding in residential properties. The City of Greenfield is awarded $750,000 to replace undersized storm sewer infrastructure in order to reduce flooding and sinkholes in the Fairview and Thayer-Boyd neighborhoods. The City of Jasonville is awarded $750,000 to improve the failing stormwater infrastructure in the areas of City Park and Doney Street. This project will include installing storm sewer pipe and ditch clearing to improve water flow during weather events. The Town of Roachdale is awarded $750,000 to replace failing clay pipes with new storm sewer pipes along East Maple Street and North Indiana Street. This will eliminate drainage failures and protect public health and private property. The City of Scottsburg is awarded $750,000 to replace stormwater infrastructure in the areas of Larry Lane, Lover's Lane and Bird Run. These improvements will decrease drainage and flooding issues. The Town of Wolcott is awarded $750,000 to improve stormwater flow and drainage in the Unroe Legal Drain. In partnership with White County, the Town will replace undersized culverts and remove water flow blockages. Finally, 11 communities are receiving funding through the Wastewater/Drinking Water Program. Those projects are: The Town of Lapel is awarded $750,000 to replace aging pipe infrastructure in the wastewater system to reduce street flooding and sewer backups in homes. The Town of Winamac is awarded $750,000 to update water infrastructure and improve operational efficiency for residents and town staff. The Town of Hartsville is awarded $750,000 to make necessary improvements to the wastewater utility distribution system. The Town of Medora is awarded $750,000 to rehabilitate its aging wastewater collection system to reduce sewage backups and drainage failures in homes. The Town of Versailles is awarded $750,000 to improve aging water infrastructure by demolishing a 75,000-gallon water tank and replacing water meter pits, services lines and hydrants. The Town of Alfordsville is awarded $750,000 to improve the water infrastructure. This includes providing adequate pressure for water distribution and providing a notification system for operators to be signaled when storage tank issues arise. The City of Cannelton is awarded $750,000 to improve its water utility system, including water storage tank improvements, rehabilitation of existing water wells and upgrade the water monitoring and control system. The City of Clinton is awarded $750,000 to undergo a comprehensive, system-wide rehabilitation of the water utility system. This project will improve water quality and pressure, as well as enhance fire protection by increasing water supply options for firefighters. The City of Covington is awarded $750,000 to replace aging water mains and install new valves and hydrants contributing to reliable water delivery for residents. The Town of Farmersburg is awarded $750,000 to rehabilitate components of the wastewater system. This includes treatment facility and collection system improvements to reduce sewage overflows onto residential properties. The Town of Princes Lakes is awarded $750,000 to update the water distribution system to ensure continuous water supply and improve water quality, pressure and flow of the system.

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