3/30/2023 10:00:00 AM
St. Paul – The Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA) awarded over $211 million in the second half of 2022 and early 2023. The awards will fund 25 projects to improve water quality and infrastructure in 21 communities statewide.
"The work done by the PFA is integral to the health and safety of Minnesota communities," said PFA Chair and Temporary Commissioner of the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Kevin McKinnon. "The service they provide will continue to protect the health of Minnesotans and supply clean water for years to come."
Funding for the projects primarily comes from the PFA's Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF). The CWSRF helps communities build or upgrade wastewater treatment plants to comply with discharge standards in the federal Clean Water Act, and the DWSRF helps communities build drinking water storage, treatment and distribution systems that comply with standards in the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Some projects also received funding from the PFA's Point Source Implementation grant program, Small Community Wastewater Treatment Program, and Water Infrastructure Fund (WIF) grant program. In some cases, funding was also provided by special state appropriations, the Federal USDA Office of Rural Development and local sources.
Projects and PFA funding amounts are listed below:
Ada's project consists of sanitary sewer improvements by repairing and relining of aging sewer lines throughout the city. Funding comes from a $1,478,332 Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) loan.
This project consists of cash flow financing for Metropolitan Council wastewater capital projects. PFA funding for this project comes from a $40,000,000 CWSRF loan.
This project consists of evaluating wastewater alternatives to replace non-complying individual septic systems in the North and Northeast areas on Big Kandiyohi Lake. The funding comes from a $60,000 Small Community Wastewater Treatment Program Technical Assistance Grant.
Mower County's project consists of a $60,000 Small Community Wastewater Treatment Program Technical Assistance Grant to study wastewater treatment alternatives to replace non-complying individual septic systems in an area adjacent to south Dobbins Creek in Red Rock and Windom Townships.
This project consists of additional costs for the Knowlton Creek interceptor project due to mislabeled pipe. Funding for this project comes from a $1,581,288 CWSRF loan.
Austin's project consists of major expansion and improvements to the city's wastewater treatment plant, including upgrades to reduce the discharge of phosphorus. PFA funding for this project comes from a $7,000,000 Point Source Implementation Grant (PSIG), a $42,216,633 CWSRF loan, a $1,000,000 CWSRF Principal Forgiveness Grant, and a $7,450,000 state special appropriation. In addition to PFA funding, this project received $55,254,820 from local sources.
Owatonna's project consists of major expansion and improvements to the wastewater treatment facility, including upgrades to reduce the discharge of phosphorus. PFA funding for this project comes from a $35,000,000 CWSRF loan and a $1,000,000 CWSRF Principal Forgiveness Grant. An additional $32.8 million in project costs will be funded by a second PFA loan or from local sources.
The project consists of the rehabilitation of the Cloquet Interceptor. Funding for this project comes from a $2,711,568 CWSRF loan.
This funding is for replacement of aging sanitary sewer and watermain in the city of Annandale along Oak, Park and Pleasant streets in conjunction with the Minnesota Department of Transportation Highway 24 improvement project. Funding for the sanitary sewer replacement project comes from a $253,362 CWSRF loan and a $1,266,811 CWSRF Principal Forgiveness Grant. Funding for the watermain replacement comes from a $1,358,413 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) loan.
This funding is for replacement of aging sanitary sewer and watermain in the city of Crosby along 1st Street SW and 4th Street NE. Funding for the sanitary sewer replacement comes from a $712,315 CWSRF loan. Funding for the watermain replacement and looping comes from a $1,812,804 DWSRF loan.
This project consists of the replacement of approximately 20 drinking water lead service lines along 3rd Avenue, 4th Avenue, 3rd Street and 4th Street. PFA funding comes from a $12,500 DWSRF Principal Forgiveness grant. In addition to the PFA funding, this project received $12,500 from local sources.
Litchfield's project consists of improvements to the drinking water treatment plant. PFA funding for this project comes from a $3,936,422 DWSRF loan. In addition to the PFA funding, this project received $1,000,000 from local sources.
This project consists of rehabilitation and expansion of the wastewater treatment facility, including upgrades to reduce the discharge of phosphorus. Funding for this project comes from a $16,723,450 CWSRF loan, and a $7,000,000 PSIG Grant.
Zimmerman's project consists of the construction of two new wells for the city's drinking water system. Funding for this project comes from a $1,136,210 DWSRF loan.
This project consists of constructing a new well and rehabilitating the drinking water treatment plant. PFA funding for this project comes from a $1,628,000 Water Infrastructure Fund (WIF) grant. In addition to PFA funding, this project received a Federal USDA Office of Rural Development grant of $1,035,000 and loan of $664,000.
The project consists of improvements to the Carlton Pump Station. Funding for this project comes from a $6,638,455 CWSRF loan.
Rice Lake's project consists of design and construction of water utilities extension along Martin Road. PFA funding for this project is $672,855 from a state special appropriation and $16,185 from local sources.
This funding is for replacement of aging sanitary sewer and watermain along 2nd Street in Pipestone. Funding for the sanitary sewer work comes from a $1,719,191 CWSRF loan. Funding for the watermain replacement project comes from a $403,828 DWSRF loan and a $1,615,312 DWSRF Principal Forgiveness grant.
This project consists of the installation of a 100,000-gallon elevated storage tank. PFA funding for this project comes from a $614,500 DWSRF loan. In addition to PFA funding, this project received $673,500 from local sources.
This project consists of the rehabilitation of the drinking water treatment plant, including construction of separate chemical rooms, upgrades to pumps, replacement of media, and miscellaneous valve, piping and meter replacement. Funding comes from a $1,083,625 DWSRF loan.
This project consists of rehabilitation of aging wastewater treatment facilities. PFA funding for this project comes from a $760,000 WIF grant. In addition to PFA funding, this project received a Federal USDA Office of Rural Development grant of $984,000 and loan of $486,000.
This project consists of combined heat and power system improvements to the wastewater treatment facility including engine generators to capture and process heat and generate electricity. PFA funding for this project comes from a $11,579,701 CWSRF loan and a $1,000,000 CWSRF Principal Forgiveness grant. In addition to PFA funding, this project also received a state special appropriation of $6,750,000.
This funding is for replacement of aging sanitary sewer and watermain in Lanesboro in the area of Kirkwood Street and Rochelle Avenue. Funding for the sanitary sewer work comes from a $461,728 CWSRF loan and a $1,846,912 WIF grant. Funding for the watermain replacement project comes from a $345,334 DWSRF loan and a $1,381,337 DWSRF Principal Forgiveness grant.
Grand Meadow's project consists of replacement of a sewer lift station and portions of the sanitary sewer collection system. Funding comes from a $4,187,040 CWSRF loan.
This project consists of phase 1 of replacement and expansion of sanitary sewer, storm sewer and drinking water lines. PFA funding for this project is $1,356,809 from a state special appropriation. In addition to PFA funding, this project received a $390,324 Small Cities Development Program grant from DEED, as well as a Federal USDA Office of Rural Development loan of $1,000,867.
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