This agreement provides funding to the city of new franklin to implement its project to extend an existing sewer transmission pipeline as directed in the 2023 consolidated appropriations act or as…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 5 awarded a $3.75 million Cooperative Agreement to the City of New Franklin under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) on July 1, 2025, for implementation of wastewater infrastructure improvements. The award funds the execution and construction of conveyance system improvements, specifically the extension of an existing sanitary sewer transmission pipeline along Manchester Road as designated in the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act. No sub-awards are included in this assistance agreement.

The anticipated deliverables under this project include completion of a new sanitary sewer main and service laterals, along with restoration of roadways and other disturbed areas. Upon completion by July 31, 2026, the project will extend sewer service coverage to residents and businesses within the City of New Franklin, enhancing wastewater conveyance capacity and expanding municipal utility infrastructure serving the Manchester Road corridor.

This agreement provides funding to the city of new franklin to implement its project to extend an existing sewer transmission pipeline as directed in the 2023 consolidated appropriations act or as identified in an approved technical correction if one has been approved for this project. Activities:the activities to be performed include the execution and implementation of wastewater infrastructure construction. Workplan activities consist of conveyance system improvements. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include completion of the new sanitary sewer main and service laterals, and restoration of the roadway and other disturbed areas. The expected outcomes include the extension of existing sanitary sewer main and new service laterals to provide sewer services along manchester road. The intended beneficiaries include residents and businesses within the city of new franklin.