Suzanne Crouch
LAPEL The town of Lapel has been awarded a $700,000 grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs to upgrade its water system.
Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch announced the awarding of the grant Thursday, with the funds going toward a planned $4 million project.
The project includes installing 10,550 linear feet of water main, complete well improvements, and water treatment and storage improvements.
“These grants are vital to Indiana’s economic success as these projects should improve the quality of life in these rural communities,” Crouch said.
Funding for the grant program originates from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Developments Community Development Block Grant program and is administered for the State of Indiana.