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Scaled growth has been stymied in south Granville for years, particularly in City of Creedmoor NC, as developers could not get the water and sewer permits necessary to build any sort of medium-to-large project. But a $75 million solution may be on the way, courtesy of the South Granville Sewer and Water Authority. Construction commencing on the "I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project" could be just around the corner in 2025. The project could be completed by 2028, and SGWASA's director Scott Schroyer estimates that the utility service's customer base could double within five years of that completion. Developers I've spoken to have called the I-85 corridor north of Durham the biggest untapped potential for future growth. This project could potentially make the county's population at the end of this decade and start of next ... which, of course, comes with another host of challenges. Read more about the project and its implications for Granville County in the Triangle Business Journal link below.

BATH, N.Y. — The Village of Bath will be receiving over $38 million in federal financing to improve its water and sewer infrastructure According to Governor Hochul’s Office, The State of New York is giving a total of over $226 million in short-term interest-free financing to Bath and nine other municipalities for water infrastructure projects, and about $25 million of that is going to Bath. The remaining $13 million of Bath’s funding is coming from grants. “By investing in our state’s water infrastructure, we are laying the foundation for regional growth and prosperity while protecting our natural resources,” said Hochul. “This financial assistance helps ensure that cost will not be a barrier as communities across the state continue to modernize treatment systems with vital infrastructure upgrades, helping usher in a healthier, more resilient future for New York.” Read the Full Article: https://lnkd.in/gdp7PgAZ Learn more about the Benefits of Chlortainer: https://lnkd.in/gv7CPs25 Follow #ChlorTainer for more Water Industry & Chemical Industry content. #WaterSector #WastewaterTreatment #WaterTreatmentPlant #Security #Funding

What was one of the biggest challenges in Baton Rouge after Katrina? Infrastructure. Do you know about the Green Light Plan? This was a series of 42 road improvement projects that brought incredible benefit to the parish through the construction of new roads, widening of existing roads, intersection improvements and upgrades to traffic signalization and synchronization. The plan saved money and was overwhelmingly accepted by the public. Why is this important? Because, so often when we meet with town leaders, mayors and public works directors, we hear the pain in their voices when we start to talk about the cost of infrastructure programs. Our goal in each of these conversations is to change the perspective; to help folks see that programs, like The Green Light Plan, are in fact benefit creators for the entire community. Bonton Associates , we just released a piece called: Shift Your Thinking: Infrastructure Programs and Why Your Tax Dollars Are Important. The piece covers how communities spend their tax dollars on infrastructure programs, setting off a dynamic economic ripple effect that breathes new life into local economies. The ripple effect is comprised of increases in: job creation, new businesses, higher property values and technology, Check out the link below 👇. I would love to hear your thoughts.  #infrastructure #louisianalivingandbusiness #Louisiana #JobCreation https://lnkd.in/dK8A8qKc

Peoria, AZ: Major Update on Development Impact Fees and Infrastructure Improvement Plan Adoption When: June 11, 2024 Where: Citywide Who: City of Peoria, Arizona What: Infrastructure Development The City of Peoria has just approved a major update to its Land Use Assumptions and Infrastructure Improvement Plans as part of the 2024 Development Impact Fee update. Here's what this means for our community: 📈 Growth Projections: - Over the next 10 years, we anticipate a 20% population increase. - This translates to 40,450 new residents and 17,600 new housing units, with 70% being single-family homes and 30% multifamily units. - We also expect 7,000 new jobs and an additional 3.3 million square feet of non-residential floor area. 🏗️ Impact Fees: -Development Impact Fees cover the one-time capital infrastructure costs from new developments. - These fees support critical areas like general government, police, fire, transportation, parks, water, wastewater, and water resources. 🚧 Infrastructure Improvements: - The updated plans outline essential capacity-expanding improvements to public safety facilities, major roadways, parks, and utility systems. - This ensures Peoria can meet new growth demands while maintaining our high level of service. This is a significant step forward for Peoria, paving the way for a vibrant and thriving community. ReZone tracks all zoning changes in Arizona. Check it out today! #PeoriaAZ #CityPlanning #Infrastructure #EconomicDevelopment #UrbanGrowth #SustainableDevelopment #CommunityDevelopment

Safe Streets and Roads for All is a new grant program created by the #IIJA - Tampa and Hillsborough County have received over $45M from this program to implement and further develop their respective Vision Zero Action Plans. Our latest case story, available at the Local Infrastructure Hub, tells how Mayor Castor and her administration led the way in Tampa to develop the city's Vision Zero Action Plan, paving the way for transformative investments in transportation safety. One of their keys to success is a Quick Build Program of projects through which they can develop and install safety countermeasures expeditiously using temporary materials, signs, and pavement markings - turning investment into observable impacts faster than traditional methods. Tampa's Safe Streets for All grants and the implementation of their Vision Zero Action Plan embody the largest single investment in Tampa's roadway safety, ever. This story tells how they did it, and provides insights for how other cities can develop applications and plan impactful infrastructure investments to promote road safety, alongside many other resources available at the Local Infrastructure Hub.

Biden-Harris administration announces over $16.4M to strengthen infrastructure, add jobs in rural Kentucky LEXINGTON, Ky., Aug. 28, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Kentucky State Director Dr. Tom Carew today announced over $16.4 million in funding aimed at creating jobs and strengthening water infrastructure in rural Kentucky. “The investments I’m announcing today show the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to ensuring that people who live and work in rural Kentucky have every opportunity to succeed – and that they can find those opportunities right at home,” said Carew. “When USDA invests in rural Kentucky’s infrastructure and people, we do so knowing strong communities are rooted in their people, and these investments will help strengthen those roots for decades to come.” The city of Hardinsburg will use a $3.2 million Water and Waste Disposal loan to expand the water distribution system. This includes adding approximately 13 miles of water distribution lines and related equipment to bring clean, potable drinking water to about 90 rural residents of Breckinridge County. Rowan Water Inc. will use a $357,000 Water and Waste Disposal grant to help complete a project replacing approximately 6,000 linear feet of four-inch water line, installing variable frequency drives in a pump station, and adding two pump stations. The lines will improve service to customers and reduce water loss. The pump-related work will upgrade system efficiency and pressure regulation. Double D Group LLC will use a $12.8 million Business and Industry loan guarantee to help offset the costs associated with purchasing equipment for an expansion project. Double D Group LLC, located in Greenville, Kentucky, is a family-owned, fully cooked protein processor and co-packer of frozen entrees that produces branded and private label products. The expansion projects to create 11 new jobs. Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities, create jobs and improve the quality of life for millions of Americans in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural, tribal and high-poverty areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov.

Wes Guckert, PTP will join experts from Ballard Spahr LLP and Newmark this Wednesday, January 31 at Ballard's #Baltimore offices to discuss “Preparing for the Wave of Condemnations.” Highway and transit projects requiring eminent domain are on the rise following the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which will invest $550 billion of new funds for roads, bridges, and major projects. Key issues to be discussed during the program include what landowners, including homeowners and businesses, can do in the event of a condemnation notice being received and how to understand state and local government agencies plans for right-of-way and eminent domain to protect property values. #eminentdomain #trafficengineering #transportationplanning #infrastructure #roadsandbridges

If you’ve ever driven on I-4 near Champions Gate in Osceola County, you understand the significance of the Florida Department of Transportation unveiling schedules for the Moving Florida Forward Infrastructure Initiative, expected to reduce traffic congestion along the stretch from Champions Gate to Osceola Parkway, as well as on I-4 between U.S. 27 and Champions Gate. Proposed to the Legislature in January 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis’ Moving Florida Forward Infrastructure Initiative will accelerate priority infrastructure projects across the state through an allocation of $4 Billion from the General Revenue Surplus starting in the 2023-2024 budget year. These projects are slated to address congestion, improve safety, ensure a resilient transportation system, enhance the supply chain and economic growth, and address future needs as the state continues to experience rapid growth. #fdot #construction #civilengineering

In Nevada, SID stands for "Special Improvement District," and LID stands for "Local Improvement District." Both SID and LID are types of special districts established by local governments to fund and manage specific infrastructure improvements and services within a defined area. 1.    SID (Special Improvement District): A SID is created to finance and maintain specific infrastructure projects, such as roads, street lighting, landscaping, drainage systems, parks, and recreational facilities. The funding for these improvements is often raised through special assessments or taxes imposed on the property owners within the district. 2.    LID (Local Improvement District): A LID is similar to a SID, but it focuses on financing and managing local improvements that directly benefit properties within a specific area. These improvements could include street paving, sidewalks, sewer connections, and other localized projects. Like a SID, property owners within the LID are typically subject to special assessments or taxes to cover the costs of these improvements. Both SID and LID are mechanisms used by local governments to fund essential infrastructure upgrades and services in designated areas while distributing the costs among the property owners benefitting from the improvements.

ABC57 Jan 31, 2024 7:28 PM When one domino falls, they all fall! Elkhart's mayor, Rod Roberson, is pitching a downtown "domino" plan to prep the city for an influx of future development. Before things like more housing or new development can happen, there are sewer and water drainage issues that must be addressed. The first domino is the Benham Avenue infrastructure project. "Focusing on water mains and sewer separation," said Corinne Straight, director of communications. "It is also going to reduce flooding in this area, it's going to improve draining, which is going to be a key area for future development." The $14.5 million proposal will go in front of the city's finance committee Thursday, before going in front of the council for a second time on Monday, Feb. 5.  "It's an extension of water lines to match how the streets lay out these days, and it's also a change to the second and third street split which is at the Benham underpass, so it's also a major traffic conversion project and a streetscape project," Straight said. "So, while most of the work is being done underground, people will see a good difference above ground as we add wider sidewalks and change the traffic split to be condensed into one road." City councilmember David Henke said he is hesitant to support the project without more information, saying he didn't realize street flooding was a concern. "I would like to draw the money from another area, I don't have a problem with the proposal other than we need to know the rest of the story," Henke said. "So writing a blank check is never a good thing in government. We need to know the rest of the story and I think the public deserves to know what is the ultimate plan for this expenditure and what is it leading up to." The money, as the project stands now, will come from American Rescue Plan and capital fund dollars. The city affirms the "domino" plan is part of a bigger plan to bring development throughout the whole city, this first project is simply the first step. "To understand that nothing happens above ground when it comes to development and investment without that infrastructure being completed, being modernized, and working really well," Straight said. "When we look at infrastructure projects, that's how we look at it; the underground has to come first." And business owners like Gina Yoder at Gigi's on Main are thrilled about the direction the city is headed in. "I'm super excited about it, I think everything that's being done will be great for Elkhart, it's just another stepping stone to where we want to go," she said. https://lnkd.in/g_9QAhx4