Texas Water Development Board approves $3,730,800 to the City of Grand Prairie (Dallas, Ellis, and Tarrant counties) for wastewater system improvements

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AUSTIN – (February 25, 2019) – The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today approved by resolution financial assistance in the amount of $3,730,800, consisting of a $3,180,000 loan and $550,800 in loan forgiveness, from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund to the City of Grand Prairie (Dallas, Ellis, and Tarrant counties). The City will use the assistance for the construction costs associated with wastewater system improvements.

In addition to the loan forgiveness, the City could save approximately $551,000 by using the Clean Water State Revolving Fund.

The City will replace approximately 10,477 linear feet of pipeline with the assistance approved today. -

The TWDB is the state agency charged with collecting and disseminating water-related data, assisting with regional planning, and preparing the state water plan for the development of the state's water resources. The TWDB administers cost-effective financial assistance programs for the construction of water supply, wastewater treatment, flood control, and agricultural water conservation projects.