Elgin receives 334-thousand-dollar water infrastructure grant
By Garrett Christensen on Wednesday, July 10th, 2024 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
ELGIN – (Release from the City of Elgin) We received $334k for water infrastructure!
Business Oregon awards community development block grants to fund 8 projects in rural Oregon
Business Oregon is supporting eight city projects statewide through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The CDBG program supports the development of livable communities by expanding economic opportunities and providing suitable housing and living environments for persons of low and moderate income. These eight grants total $5,399,713 and assist rural communities with funding for important projects around the state.
Business Oregon administers the state of Oregon’s annual federal allocation of CDBG funds for non-metropolitan cities and counties. Tribes and urban cities and counties are not included in the state’s program as they receive CDBG funds directly from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development…
City of Elgin; $334,000 Total CDBG Award
The City of Elgin will use this funding to design upgrades to its water system infrastructure, including the well system, distribution system, and waterline improvements. Once constructed, this will help the city resolve problems related to water circulation, water pressure, and the overall reliability of the water supply for their residents and businesses.
