This investment will extend water and sewer service to existing industry and businesses along route 522 in morgan county, west virginia in a region negatively impacted by the decline in the coal…

The Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration awarded a $100,000 project grant to Warm Springs Public Service on January 3, 2023 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program. The grant funding will support extending water and sewer infrastructure to existing industries and businesses along Route 522 in Morgan County, West Virginia. The infrastructure expansion is intended to spur economic development in a region negatively impacted by coal industry declines. It is expected to result in 89 new jobs created, 195 existing jobs retained, and over $8.1 million in private sector investment. The EAA program aims to assist regions facing adverse economic changes by supporting technical assistance and public works projects that boost economic recovery, diversification, and growth.

This investment will extend water and sewer service to existing industry and businesses along route 522 in morgan county, west virginia in a region negatively impacted by the decline in the coal industry. The project will result in the creation of 89 new jobs, retain 195 existing jobs and result in a private investment of over $8.1 million.