Congresswoman Miller Announces $1,000,000 Grant for Bradshaw Sewer System Upgrades

Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV), announced today a $1,000,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to the Town of Bradshaw to upgrade their sanitary sewer system.

"One of my main priorities is improving our infrastructure to attract new businesses to Southern West Virginia to create jobs and make sure West Virginia remains an incredible place to live," Congresswoman Miller said. "These upgrades to the Bradshaw sewer system will provide a complete overhaul to the existing system, save the town over $1117,000 per year, and improves services for both businesses and residents of the community alike. I am grateful forthe partnership my office has with the Appalachian Regional Commission and that we are able to continue to deliver these essential needs for our communities."

The improvements to the system consist of installing 16,200 linear feel of new sewer line, 3,100 feet of force main, 2 pump stations and three grinder stations. The upgrades will improve sewer service for 20 businesses and 107 households and reduce annual operating and maintenance costs. In addition to the ARC funds, other federal sources will provide $1,000,000, state sources will provide $3,408,000, and local sources will provide $800,000, bringing the total project funding to $6,208,000.