Press Room > 2004 :

Gov. Rounds approves CDBG Grant for Waubay

RELEASE DATE: Friday, September 10, 2004

For More Information Contact: Mary Lehecka Nelson, 773-3301

Pierre, SD – Gov. Mike Rounds announced today, September 10, that Waubay will receive $515,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to make improvements to its existing water and wastewater infrastructure.

“Waubay contracted with Banner Associates to complete a water and wastewater facilities plan and it was determined that improvements are needed to provide collection and treatment capacity for the existing condition and for areas of future growth,” the Governor said.

The community plans to replace much of the outdated piping, valves and fire hydrants. “Basically the community will give its water and wastewater infrastructure a much needed facelift,” The Governor said.

Total project costs exceed $1.4 million. “This is a huge financial commitment for Waubay and I commend city leaders for their dedication to this project,” Gov. Rounds said.

The Governor noted that all CDBG projects are an important part of the state’s 2010 Initiative goal to stabilize rural populations through community development. “This is just one more step we can take to help serve the people of our state,” he concluded.