The Seiling Public Works Authority receives $99,999 grant for water system improvements
OKLAHOMA CITY –The Seiling Public Works Authority (Authority) in Dewey County received approval for a $99,999 Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) grant Tuesday through the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the Authority’s water infrastructure.
The Authority has an existing 75,000-gallon elevated water storage tank upon which the coating system has failed potentially causing compromise to the structural integrity of the steel if not replaced. The proposed project is to replace the coating system on the tank. The project will be funded by the OWRB REAP Grant and local funds.
Joe Freeman, chief of the OWRB's Financial Assistance Division, calculated that the grant will save the Authority’s customers $179,100 in principal and interest charges by not having to borrow the project funds. Since 1983 the Water Resources Board has approved over $7.4 billion in loans and grants for water and wastewater infrastructure improvements throughout Oklahoma.
“We are grateful to State Senator Casey Murdock and Representative Mike Dobrinski for their continued support of water and wastewater infrastructure funding in Oklahoma,” said Julie Cunningham, OWRB Executive Director.
"Congratulations to the residents of Seiling and the Seiling Public Works Authority on the approval of this OEDA (REAP) grant to make these much-needed repairs to their water infrastructure. The Oklahoma legislature has prioritized and funded various agencies to distribute among worthwhile projects that sustain our rural communities. As Chairman of the Utilities Committee for the Oklahoma House of Representatives, I have seen firsthand the impact that these grants can have on a community in our state. The continued support of these invaluable programs can only make our state stronger, and our citizens prosper. I appreciate the OWRB for recognizing the need for this project and the impact it will have on the Seiling community." Rep. Mike Dobrinski
"The Oklahoma Water Resources Board has continually recognized the needs of our community and made critical investments in local infrastructure over the years. Improvements to Seiling’s water infrastructure will ensure that this community and Northwest Oklahoma can continue to thrive and grow for many years to come. We are incredibly grateful for OWRB and our local partners as these projects would not be possible without their hard work and dedication.” Sen. Casey Murdock, R-Felt.
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Contact:
Joe Freeman
Oklahoma Water Resources Board
(405) 530-8800
Joe.Freeman@owrb.ok.gov
