Thursday, April 25, 2024 | St. Lawrence County, NY
OGDENSBURG – Ogdensburg will seek a $5 million grant to help pay for it’s $34.9 million wastewater treatment plant improvement project. The grant would come from the New York State Water …
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OGDENSBURG – Ogdensburg will seek a $5 million grant to help pay for it’s $34.9 million wastewater treatment plant improvement project.
The grant would come from the New York State Water Infrastructure Improvement Act.
The massive price tag includes a total overhaul of the plant, which has components that have long exceeded their lifespan according to GHD consultants.
Equipment in the facility is 40 to 50 years old and is becoming costly to maintain and dangerous for staff and the city in general, according to consultants.
Three of the city’s six pump stations are in dire need of upgrades and repairs.
The city hoping to offset at least $10 million of the project cost through state and federal grants. If that happens the local share would be reduced to about $25 million.
The city is also seeking a zero interest 30-year loan.
The improvements to the plant are expected to have a 30-year life span.
