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Perdue Highlights $40 Million in Infrastructure Investments
USAgNet - 12/15/2017

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue Thursday highlighted U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) investments in Fiscal Year 2017 that will help construct or improve infrastructure and boost economic growth in rural communities.

"USDA is focused on improving rural America's infrastructure," Perdue said. "Investments such as the ones I'm highlighting today will improve the quality of life, create jobs, grow our economy and foster prosperity in rural areas."

In Fiscal Year 2017, USDA used funding from the Community Facilities Direct Loan Program to invest more than $40 million in 31 projects to repair, enhance or build infrastructure. These investments were for projects such as surface transportation, aviation, ports, water and storm water resources, energy production and generation, and electricity transmission. They will benefit nearly 265,000 residents.

The investments are supporting projects in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont and Wyoming.

One example of infrastructure projects that Rural Development funded in FY 2017 includes the Village of Energy received $251,000 to resurface 3,950 feet of the west side of College Street -- the major east-west road through the town. This project will make extensive road repairs for safety and to attract more businesses while providing an essential community service to approximately 1,100 residents in the village.

USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community services such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas.


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