Manila, Utah, secures $3.5 million for sewer improvements
(UI) — Manila, Utah, has secured $3.5 million in funding aimed at improving its sewer system infrastructure, following the approval of grants and low-interest loans by the Permanent Community Impact Board (CIB).
During the CIB meeting held on February 1, 2024, the board greenlit a $2,628,000 grant along with a $877,000 low-interest loan specifically allocated for sewer enhancements in Manila.
In addition to the Manila project, the CIB also approved funding for various other initiatives, including a $1,711,000 grant and a $1,239,000 low-interest loan for water system improvements for the Johnson Water Improvement District.
Similarly, the Jensen Water Improvement District was granted a $650,600 grant and a $241,000 low-interest loan to carry out a waterline project along Redwash Road. The Town of Manila itself received a $280,000 grant and a $220,000 low-interest loan to bolster its well and water infrastructure.
Chairman of the board, Curtis Wells, emphasized the importance of these investments, stating, “Securing reliable water resources is pivotal to the vitality and flourishing of our communities. These grants will substantially enhance our water infrastructure, guaranteeing a safer and more sustainable water supply for residents and visitors alike.”
The funding provided by the Permanent Community Impact Board is sourced from revenues generated by mining, oil, and gas extraction activities on federal land. Managed by the Utah Housing and Community Development Division under the Department of Workforce Services, these funds are directed towards projects that aim to create safer and more livable communities across rural Utah.
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