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REP. MIKE THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $777,690 GRANT FOR SHORELINE RV PARK
Washington,
Oct 1 -
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today announced a $777,690 Economic Development Administration Grant for the Shoreline Recreational Vehicle Park in Crescent City. The grant will fund the construction of water, sewer, roads, drainage and electrical infrastructure for the shoreline facility.
“Tourism plays a huge role in Del Norte County’s economy, and the Shoreline Park will be a lynchpin of our tourism economy for years to come,” said Thompson. “These funds will put folks to work making infrastructure improvements, and will support local tourism jobs.”
Mayor Kathryn Murray stated, “The Shoreline RV Park plays a pivotal role in the tourism based economy for our region. Thousands of visitors come to the park every year infusing millions of dollars into the regional economy. Receiving these Economic Development Administration funds provides the city with an opportunity to update the infrastructure and provide the amenities today’s visitor is looking for. The RV Park is at the end of its useful life and without this disaster relief funding the park would face closure. I cannot emphasize enough how important the Shoreline RV Park is to the regional economy and the health of our community. This is fantastic news.”
This project is funded through the FY 2012 Disaster Relief Opportunity administered through the U.S. Economic Development Administration. Each disaster recovery investment is intended to support a community’s long-term recovery, spur job creation, leverage private investment, and promote disaster resiliency. This funding will help the community recover, attract new businesses and put people back to work.
Congressman Mike Thompson is proud to represent California’s 1st Congressional District, which includes the Counties of Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Sonoma, Napa, and Yolo. He is a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Rep. Thompson is also a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition and sits on the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Wine Caucus.
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