This action provides funding in the amount of $1,000,000 to brunswick county, north carolina to support the implementation of programs and projects designed to reduce nonpoint source to achieve and…

This Cooperative Agreement award in the amount of $1,250,000 was provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) to Brunswick County, North Carolina. The funding will support the implementation of programs and projects designed to reduce nonpoint source pollution and maintain beneficial uses of twelve wastewater pump stations/lift stations within the county. The key activities to be performed include the development of design drawings, technical specifications, and cost estimates necessary to obtain permits and conduct the rehabilitation or upgrade of the twelve lift stations. The anticipated deliverables include the final design documents and a detailed project budget for the future construction work. The overall goal is to prevent sewage overflows that could pollute the environment and protect groundwater and surface waters in the region.

This action provides funding in the amount of $1,000,000 to brunswick county, north carolina to support the implementation of programs and projects designed to reduce nonpoint source to achieve and maintain beneficial uses of twelve (12) sewage pump stations/lift stations located at brunswick plantation main, winding river II, ST. James main, oceanside place, hamptons, mercantile, meadowlands I, food lion, ocean ridge maintenance, sandy lane, sandy creek, and winding river main as directed in the 2024 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 a pre-engineering and design plan of a wastewater infrastructure construction project. Workplan activities consist of: design drawings, details, and technical specifications necessary to obtain all required permits for twelve (12) lift stations rehabilitation; final design drawings, details, and documents for construction (rehab or upgrade) bidding purposes shall be developed; and detailed cost estimates for the project, including construction costs, materials, labor, and other expenses, and developing a budget for the entire project. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include: design drawings, details, and technical specifications necessary to obtain all required permits for the lift stations rehabilitation; final design drawings, details, and documents for construction (rehab or upgrade) bidding purposes shall be developed; and detailed cost estimates for the project, including construction costs, materials, labor, and other expenses, and developing a budget for the entire project inclusive of future construction (rehab or upgrade). The expected outcomes include the prevention of sewage overflows that could pollute the environment, protection of groundwater and surface waters; prevention of overflows and leaks, maintenance of the quality of local water resources. The intended beneficiaries include the residents of brunswick county.