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Rahall Announces $3.821M Funding Package for Crockett-Millers Fork Water Project

04/23/08

U.S. Rep. Nick J. Rahall (D-WV) announced today that a $3,821,000 Rural Development funding package, consisting of a $2,165,000 loan and a $1,656,000 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been awarded to the Lavalette Public Service District (LPSD) for continued waterline extensions to the Crockett-Millers Fork Water Project in northeastern Wayne County.

“I am pleased to announce another success in our efforts to improve southern West Virginia’s water infrastructure, one that will greatly benefit the residents of Wayne County,” said Rahall. “With this second installment of funding, Lavalette and Wayne County officials will be able to build upon the great strides they have already made in improving the water services provided to residents in the area.”

In addition to the $3,821,000 Rural Development funding package announced today, the USDA awarded a $2,239,000 loan and a $1,000,000 grant to the LPSD in Fiscal Year 2006 for the Crockett-Millers Fork Water Project. Congressman Rahall has been in contact with the USDA on behalf of the LPSD, to convey his fullest support for the project and monitor the status of its completion. 

The funding will allow the LPSD to extend waterline and service to approximately 177 households along County Routes 17, 22, and 24 near the communities of Booton and Crockett.

“Infrastructure improvements, such as these, have been proven to create jobs, bring added health benefits, and encourage overall economic growth and development in our communities,” said Rahall. “Across southern West Virginia, we greatly appreciate the help of programs like the USDA Rural Development Fund, which provide much needed assistance to our communities and their efforts to combat the complex set of economic challenges specific to our area.”