This EDA amendment funds stormwater system improvements for the city of georgetown's historic district in south carolina

Ended Project Grant Awarded

Award ID
04790749401
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$3,404,881

Award facts

Assistance listing
11.307 Economic Adjustment Assistance
Completion date
Funding
  • $2,123,117.00 Federal
  • $1,281,764.00 Non-federal
Place of performance
Georgetown, SC 29440, USA

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About this award

This $3,404,881 Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) will fund stormwater system improvements for the historic district of Georgetown, South Carolina. The city's aging stormwater infrastructure has been significantly impacted by recent weather events like Hurricane Florence, resulting in street and business flooding due to clogged and vulnerable systems. This project will upgrade the stormwater infrastructure to increase resilience, prevent future disruptions, and support the regional economy. Once completed by the August 31, 2023 deadline, the improvements will help mitigate severe flooding during future storms and promote the long-term economic recovery of the Georgetown community.

Description

Hurricane florence and other weather events have had significant impacts on the city's aging stormwater infrastructure system and exacerbated the vulnerabilities that already existed within the system. These vulnerabilities manifested themselves in clogs and backups in the infrastructure throughout the city, which resulted in flooded streets and businesses. Once completed, the improvements will help prevent disruptions in the utility stormwater and wastewater systems, which will decrease the likelihood of severe flooding during future storms, promote resiliency, and strengthen the regional economy.

Quick answers

Who received award 04790749401?

04790749401 was awarded to City Of Georgetown by Economic Development Administration (Department of Commerce) on August 29, 2023.

How much is award 04790749401 worth?

$3,404,881 has been obligated on 04790749401: $2,123,117 in federal funding and $1,281,764 in non-federal funding.

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