A project in Piqua to replace commercial water meters is among 34 communities across Ohio to receive grants to revitalize neighborhoods and downtown business districts.
The villages of Potsdam, West Elkton, Gettysburg also receive funding for projects from the Ohio Development Services Agency.
In all, more than $9 million in grants were awarded to 34 communties across Ohio through the Community Development Critical Infrastructure, Downtown Revitalization and Neighborhood Revitalization Competitive Set-Aside programs from the Ohio Developement Services Agency.
“Communities with strong business districts and neighborhoods are better positioned for growth,” David Goodman, agency director, stated in a release.
Cities and counties receiving grants include:
- Piqua received a $300,000 Critical Infrastructure grant to replace 1,256 residential and 65 commercial water meters on the southwest side of the city with new automated water meter readers. The project will benefit 3,065 people.
- Miami County received a $250,000 Critical Infrastructure grant to assist the village of Potsdam with a flood and drainage project. The project will install 75 linear feet of 12-inch conduit, 2,000 feet of 18-inch conduit, 1,580 feet of 24-inch conduit, four catch basins, and one storm manhole. The project will benefit 220 people.
- Preble County received a $300,000 Neighborhood Revitalization grant to provide infrastructure improvements in the village of West Elkton. The project will improve 3,600 linear feet of road, 1,725 linear feet of curb, one bridge, seven curb cuts, 1,450 linear feet of sidewalk, 1,165 linear feet of storm sewer, 1,000 linear feet of drainage ditch, and 15 catch basins. The project will also install one fire hydrant, five manholes, and make improvements to the park. The project will benefit 167 people.
- Darke County received a $300,000 Neighborhood Revitalization grant to help the village of Gettysburg with infrastructure improvements. The project will improve 3,400 linear feet of road, 3,200 linear feet of sidewalk, eight curbcuts, and 3,200 linear feet of curb. The project will also install eight water valves, three fire hydrants, 1,800 linear feet of water line, 10 catch basins, 750 linear feet of storm sewer and relocate two utility poles. The project will benefit 547 people.
