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Frostburg Grant Funding will Upgrade Sewer System
FROSTBURG — The city of Frostburg will receive a $777,655 state grant, in addition to $320,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, to improve the existing combined storm water and sewer infrastructure.
The project will install new sewers, replace and rehabilitate sewer lines, and upgrade existing pumping stations. Once complete, the improvements will reduce pollution into the Potomac River and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay.
The Maryland Board of Public Works approved $13.3 million in grants Wednesday to reduce pollution and improve water quality by upgrading wastewater collection and improving drinking water supplies. The board is comprised of Gov. Martin O’Malley, Treasurer Nancy Kopp and Comptroller Peter Franchot.
“Not only are we significantly reducing nitrogen pollution and providing safe drinking water through these projects, these much-needed investments in our infrastructure are also putting people to work across the state,” said O’Malley.
The board also approved the acquisition of 10.2 acres of upland forest to provide better access to the Youghiogheny Scenic and Wild River Corridor in Garrett County. This acquisition is made possible through Program Open Space funding. The property was purchased for $117,614.
Allegany County will receive $4,000 to renovate the dugout and install additional fencing and a batting cage at the ball field in Oldtown Community Park.
