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Scappoose details ARPA-funded water and wastewater upgrades, reservoir and biosolids dryer
Summary
City staff told the Dec. 16 council meeting that ARPA and other funds will pay for a new reservoir, additional wells, a biosolids dryer and wastewater upgrades; construction is underway on several projects and staff said ARPA deadlines are being met.
City officials gave a detailed public-works briefing Dec. 16 outlining a package of ARPA-funded water and wastewater projects intended to address aging infrastructure and expand supply.
Public Works Director Dave Soukow told the Scappoose City Council the city received direct ARPA allocations and larger infrastructure awards that have enabled work on wells, a reservoir replacement and a new biosolids dryer. "ARPA stands for the American Rescue Plan Act. The city of Scappoose was awarded $1,680,077 from the coronavirus state and local recovery funds," Soukow said, and staff also identified a larger pool of funds for infrastructure projects.
Why it matters: Council was presented with cost estimates and a financing plan that combine ARPA awards, urban…
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