This EDA amendment funds upgrades to the only wastewater treatment plant to provide a critical sewer infrastructure that will accommodate new and expanding industries in russell county, alabama, a…

The City of Phenix City, Alabama received a $7,517,932 Project Grant award from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) under the Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities program (CFDA 11.300). This grant will fund upgrades to the city's only wastewater treatment plant, which provides critical sewer infrastructure to accommodate new and expanding industries in the designated Opportunity Zone of Russell County. The project aims to increase commercial development opportunities, create jobs, attract private investment, and help strengthen and diversify the regional economy once completed. The EDA previously provided the City of Phenix City with a $3.9 million grant in 2020 to support earlier phases of the wastewater treatment plant upgrades. The City has also received federal grant sub-awards for local revitalization and transportation planning projects from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs and the Alabama Department of Transportation.

This EDA amendment funds upgrades to the only wastewater treatment plant to provide a critical sewer infrastructure that will accommodate new and expanding industries in russell county, alabama, a designated opportunity zone. Once completed, the project will increase commercial development opportunities, create jobs, attract private investments, and help strengthen and diversify the regional economy.