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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, August 26, 2009 |
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Gov. Ritter Certifies 31 Water Projects Funded by Recovery ActDENVER –Gov. Bill Ritter has certified 31 drinking water and waste water projects in 17 counties around the state to be funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The 31 projects will be receiving approximately $62 million in ARRA funds and are estimated to create 600 jobs as projects begin in September. Click here for a complete list of certified projects included with the governor’s certification letter: http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/wq/FinancialSolutions/pdf/ARRA%20DW%20WW%20Governor's%20Certification.pdf "I am pleased to see so many communities, from Blanca and Brighton to Rye and Rocky Ford, receive funding for these needed water infrastructure projects," Gov. Ritter said. "These projects are more evidence of the impact of the recovery act and our efforts to rebuild our economy and water infrastructure for the years ahead." Each of these projects will receive funding through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Water Quality Control Division and will involve both engineering and construction jobs. To receive the approved funding, each of these projects must comply with all federal requirements and commence construction by Sept. 30. ---30--- |
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