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The Back Fork-Yellow Creek water project will soon be under
construction, according to Jim Hildreth of Boyles and Hildreth
engineering of Spencer.
Bosley Construction Company of Parkersburg has received the contract
for constructing the water service to 52 customers in northern
Calhoun.
Local residents said pipe was already being delivered to the area.
Construction will involve approximately 42,000 linear feet
of waterline, fifteen fire hydrants, and necessary appurtenances.
The company bid $837,000 on the Pleasant Hill Public Service District
project, with a final closing date on the project slated for April 8, said
Hildreth.
State Director Jenny Phillips
announced last week that Rural Development has approved subsequent
grant funding in
the amount of $225,000 for Pleasant Hill Public Service District.
The supplemental grant will reportedly fill in the financial gaps in
extending public water service to rural residents.
Construction will involve approximately 42,000 linear feet
of waterline, fifteen fire hydrants, and necessary appurtenances.
"This project will demonstrate the commitment of Rural Development to
the
future of our rural communities," Phillips said. "This investment will
improve economic opportunities and provide public water service for
rural
families who currently do not have access to public water supply."
USDA Rural Development serves as the lead Federal entity for rural
development needs and administers program assistance through its rural
housing programs, rural business programs, and rural utilities
programs.
The water extension has been on the drawing board for nearly ten
years.
Another major water extension project is on the board for southern
Calhoun - the Sand Ridge, Millstone, Rt. 16 south project, which will take
water up the West Fork to a point near the Clay County line.
It will bring water to an estimated 183 new customers.
The total cost of the project is $3,900,000, according to Jim Hildreth.
Some funding has already been designated for the project.
"We don't know how long it will take to break dirt on this project," said
Hildreth. "Hopefully not as long as the Yellow Creek-Back Fork project."
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