U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $4 Million for Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements to Support Job Creation in Independence, Oregon
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $4 million grant to the city of Independence, Oregon, for wastewater infrastructure improvements to support job creation in the region.
According to the U.S. Economic Development Administration, this grant will support the renovation and expansion of the city’s wastewater treatment plant, increasing the system’s resilience to future natural disasters. This EDA investment will be matched with $1 million in local funds and is expected to create or retain nearly 250 jobs and generate $25 million in private investment, according to grantee estimates.
“The Biden-Harris Administration knows that infrastructure is crucial to building an economy that works for all Americans,” said Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. “This EDA investment will allow the city of Independence to strengthen the wastewater treatment system, bolstering the local economy and community.”
“The Economic Development Administration is pleased to support the city of Independence, Oregon, as it builds capacity for economic growth in the region,” said Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Alejandra Y. Castillo. “This project will provide critical upgrades to wastewater infrastructure that will not only build economic resiliency, but will also allow for future business growth and expansion.”
