$227 million Garnet Valley water project advances, set to create 73,000 jobs in Nevada
(UI) — The Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) board has approved $227 million in construction contracts for a major infrastructure project that will support development at the Apex Industrial Complex in North Las Vegas.
The Garnet Valley Water and Wastewater Systems, a joint effort between SNWA and the City of North Las Vegas, is expected to deliver 20 million gallons of water per day once complete. Construction began earlier this year.
“Garnet Valley happens to have a North Las Vegas zip code – but this is a project that is of regional significance,” said North Las Vegas Mayor Pro Tem Scott Black, who serves on the SNWA board. “It’s an economic driver that will diversify our entire economy and provide employment opportunities to all of Southern Nevada.”
The newly approved contracts include construction of the water transmission system, sewer pipeline and wastewater infrastructure.
"Constructing the water and wastewater infrastructure in partnership with North Las Vegas helps ensure efficient use of Southern Nevada's water resources by capturing and recycling all wastewater from Apex Industrial Park and recycling it back to Lake Mead,” said John Entsminger, SNWA general manager.
Officials estimate the fully built-out Apex development will create 73,000 jobs and bring in $7 billion in private investment over the next two decades. The associated tax revenue is expected to fund public services like police, parks, libraries and roads.
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