Officials to apply for state loan to fund upgrades at Jackson wastewater treatment plant
Updated May 12, 2021;
Facebook Share
JACKSON, MI – The city of Jackson is moving ahead with plans to overhaul its wastewater treatment plant, with capital improvement projects planned for the nearly century-old facility.
The Jackson City Council approved a resolution at its Tuesday, May 11 virtual meeting that supports applying for a state-backed loan to fund the project’s design and construction.
The city will apply for a Michigan Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan to fund the renovations, for an estimated $6.44 million.
Related:
The estimated increase to the annual sewer budget associated with the loan is $390,000. A user rate increase of 4% is anticipated, according to city officials. That’s about $8.66 annually for someone who discharges 1,800 cubic feet of wastewater per quarter.
Improvements are planned at the City of Jackson Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) to maintain the quality of our sewer system. The City is seeking a State of Michigan grant to fund the renovations. The first step in seeking that funding is holding a public hearing for residents to give input on the plan. The hearing will take place during the Tuesday, May 11 virtual Jackson City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. It will be live-streamed on the City’s website, Facebook page, and Comcast Cable Channel 21.
The project plan can be viewed on the City website at cityofjackson.org/wastewater-treatment-plant. Plans call for the replacement of clarifier equipment, pumping equipment and controls, and electrical equipment. The City is requesting a State of Michigan Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) loan for the project design and construction costs which are estimated at $6,440,000. The estimated increase to the annual sewer budget associated with the CWSRF loan is $390,000. A user rate in