Diversion project construction will fuel massive economic boom in Fargo-Moorhead
Steps are being taken to increase participation of the local workforce in construction of the $2.75 billion metro flood diversion project the more local workers involved, the greater the economic benefit during construction, a study shows. Written By: Patrick Springer | ×
Electrician apprentice Ndihoreye Soliba wires a circuit Monday, Feb. 8, at the Joint Apprenticeship Training Center in Fargo. Supporting registered construction apprenticeships is a way of increasing the local construction workforce and maximizing the economic benefits of building the $2.75 billion flood diversion project, according to officials. Michael Vosburg / Forum Photo Editor
FARGO The massive diversion project to protect the metro area from severe flooding will create a prolonged construction boom that will employ up to 7,700 construction workers and fuel an economic bonanza.