Texas Water Development Board approves $1,212,698 to the City of Cranfills Gap (Bosque County) for wastewater system improvements

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AUSTIN – (November 19, 2021) – The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today approved by resolution financial assistance in the amount of $1,212,698, consisting of $430,000 in financing and $782,698 in loan forgiveness from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, to the City of Cranfills Gap (Bosque County). The City will use the assistance to finance the planning, design, and construction of wastewater system improvements.

In addition to the loan forgiveness, the City could save approximately $113,000 over the life of the loan by using the Clean Water State Revolving Fund.

With the financial assistance approved today, the City will make improvements to its wastewater treatment plant and conduct a survey to prioritize wastewater collection lines that could be repaired or replaced as part of this project.

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