VICKSBURG, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The US Department of Commerce has announced that the village will get 3.7 million dollars through the American Rescue Plan that is earmarked to upgrade the wastewater treatment plant.
“This grant from the Economic Development Administration will help Vicksburg upgrade its water infrastructure, creating and retaining 350 jobs and generating $100 million in private investment,” said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. “Today’s investment will build on our efforts to grow our economy, create good-paying jobs, and invest in every region of Michigan.”
The proposed improvements are expected to provide increased capacity for future developments in the area.
“This funding will not only allow Vicksburg to make critical upgrades to its wastewater treatment system, but also expand their capacity for business and commercial development and generate further investment in the community,” said Senator Gary Peters. “I was proud to help secure this funding through the American Rescue Plan and will continue working to support new and innovative opportunities for growth in communities throughout our state.”
Officials say the project will also help create and retain jobs by supporting the development of two commercial lots in Vicksburg’s Industrial Business Park and a 100-acre industrial-zoned lot, in addition to the redevelopment of a former paper mill facility.
