Tifton confirms water grant receipt
City of Tifton receives grant for water, sewer, and stormwater improvements
TIFTON, GA- The City of Tifton has received $3.77 million from the State to improve its Water, Sewer, and Stormwater infrastructure. This fund is part of $422 million in initial grants that Governor Brian Kemp announced to ensure that water and wastewater systems in high-need areas are reliable and safe.
City of Tifton City Manager Pete Pyrzenski said, “The City of Tifton is thankful for this opportunity and I am proud of the work that went into this grant application as well as the master plan ESG Engineering organized. We were prepared for such a selection, and this level of funding will certainly increase our capabilities to complete work that is long overdue for the system.”
The work plan includes water distribution improvements, loop connections and replacement of water lines. Sewer system enhancements include lift station improvements, replacement of main pumps and rehabilitation of certain force mains. Stormwater and drainage projects will include main ditch improvements, detention pond modeling and rehabilitation of main storm water piping in designated areas. Such improvements are all necessary and some of the work will be extensive so this grant will provide funding to match what was set aside in SPLOST VI for a portion of such utility work.
