Puerto Rico Will Received $38, 528,620 For 9 Projects.
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USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is investing $5.2 billion to build and improve critical rural infrastructure in 46 states and Puerto Rico. The investments reflect the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to Building a Better America by investing in rural communities and will help expand access to high-speed internet, clean water and reliable electricity in people’s homes and businesses across rural America.
“When we invest in rural infrastructure, we invest in the livelihoods and health of people in rural America,” Vilsack said. “Under the leadership of President Biden and Vice President Harris, USDA is committed to Building a Better America by investing in America’s rural infrastructure, expanding access to broadband, clean drinking water and resilient power infrastructure. The investments we are announcing today will drive the creation of good-paying union jobs and grow the economy sustainably and equitably so that everyone gets ahead for decades to come.”
This announcement follows the recent passage of President Biden’s historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and reflects the many ways USDA Rural Development’s programs are helping people, businesses and communities address critical infrastructure needs to help rural America build back better.
Luis R. García, Acting State Director for USDA Rural Development Puerto Rico indicated the Nine (9) projects in the Island where awarded $38,528,620.
- The Municipality of Lajas was awarded $17,287,000 for their Landfill. The project consist of closing two cells and the construction of three new cell. With the debris of Hurricane Maria the Landfill was almost full and it also damage the cells. This investment will extend the life of the landfill, that services the municipalities Guanica, Lajas, Sabana Grande and San German.
- Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Aqueduct (PRASA) was awarded $6,405,161 for one project and $14,540,459 for a second project for a total investment of $ 20,945, 620. The funds will be used to repair/ build waste and water plants, repair/replace damage pump stations, wells and properties damage properties cause as result of Hurricane Maria.
- Other entities receiving funds as consequence of Hurricane Maria are: Comunidad Asomante in the municipality of Las Piedras ($181,000), Corporación de Servicios de Acueductos Anones Maya (COSAAM) in the municipality of Naranjito ($21,000). Asociación de Residentes y Acueductos Barrio Real of the municipality of Patillas ($25,000), Barrio Quemados 1 Sector Ortiz, Inc., of the municipality of San Lorenzo ($25,000). Comunidad Las Cruces Incorporado of the municipality of Naranjito. ($24,000). And Aqueductos Garzas Juncos Inc., of the municipality of Adjuntas.
The investments announced today will support rural infrastructure projects in Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming and Puerto Rico.
Under the Biden-Harris Administration, Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities, create jobs and improve the quality of life for millions of Americans in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural and high-poverty areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov. If you’d like to subscribe to USDA Rural Development updates, visit our GovDelivery subscriber page.You can follow us in our Twitter Account @RD_PuertoRico.
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