Public Facilities Authority Announces $44.2 Million in Awards
St. Paul, MN – The Minnesota Public Facility Authority (MPFA) announced more than $44.2 million in loans and grants to 15 wastewater and drinking water infrastructure projects throughout the state and some local facilities are among them.
The MPFA helps cities replace aging infrastructure and make system improvements to protect public health and improve water quality.
Since its inception in 1987, the MPFA has provided $6.9 billion for public infrastructure programs statewide.
“MPFA funding has profound impact on our communities, improving not only our economy but our environment, as well,” said Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Commissioner and MPFA Chair Matt Varilek. “By prioritizing clean and accessible drinking water, we are working to ensure the well being of our communities for years to come.”
Projects and MPFA funding amounts are listed below.
-Aitkin, $2,348,190
Replacement of an undersized and aged water tower to provide adequate water delivery for the region.
-Appleton, $3,543,680
Funding for two projects: one to rehabilitate a sanitary sewer and the other to replace the watermain on Schlieman Avenue.
-Crosby, $3,539,610
Funding for two projects: one to replace the sewer main and the other to replace the watermain between Main Street and 2nd Street Southwest; and 3rd Avenue Southwest and 3rd Avenue Southeast.
-Detroit Lakes, $9,883,495
Construction of a new 1.5-million-gallon water tower and removal of existing tower.
-Eveleth, $694,679
Installation of a watermain.
-Henning, $7,287,909
Improvements to the Henning water treatment facility.
-Kandiyohi County, $47,000
Evaluation of wastewater alternatives for the South/Southwest areas on Big Kandiyohi Lake.
-Mazeppa, $5,000,000
Installation of a new wastewater treatment system with a new lift station, pre-treatment facilities and aeration, disinfection and bio-solids processing and storage facilities.
-Roscoe, $60,000
Evaluation of wastewater alternatives for the city’s large subsurface sewage treatment system.
-Silver Lake, $3,114,000
Improvements to the collection system and pond control structure, and construction of a new lift station.
-St. Paul, $568,334
Removal of accumulated sediments and improvement of maintenance access and hydraulic and water quality performance at the Flandrau-Case stormwater pond, including expansion of the basin’s permanent and flood storage volume.
-Tower, $6,055,636
Upgrades to a treatment plant, seal four wells and rehabilitate or demolish pump houses.
-Winsted, $2,085,408
Installation of a new well.
Funding details for each project are available on the MPFA website.