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Yadkin to receive nearly $5 million for Deep Creek project
Washington, DC,
January 11, 2008
An important Yadkin water project that has been in the works for more than 50 years will soon begin construction thanks to nearly $5 million in federal funding that was signed into law in late December. Congresswoman Virginia Foxx requested t
Contact: Aaron Groen Yadkin County receives nearly $5 million for Deep Creek dam Foxx guides funding for 6 million gallon/day project through Congress An important Yadkin water project that has been in the works for more than 50 years will soon begin construction thanks to nearly $5 million in federal funding that was signed into law in late December. Congresswoman Virginia Foxx requested the funding for the Deep Creek water project, which was included in the year-end federal spending bill (H.R. 2764). “As North Carolina deals with severe drought conditions, projects like this one on the Deep Creek are of paramount importance,” Rep. Foxx said. “This project will provide more than 6 million gallons of water a day to Yadkin County and will create a vital link in the area’s flood control system.” The federal funding of $4.94 million is in addition to matching amounts from the state of North Carolina and Yadkin County. By adding 6 million gallons of capacity a day to Yadkin’s water system, the Deep Creek dam will help increase water supply to meet the area’s growing needs. The new 135 acre reservoir, which will be 4 miles west of Yadkinville, will also provide valuable flood control in an area that is otherwise prone to occasional flooding. “Thanks to Rep. Foxx’s hard work we can now get to work in earnest on this critical dam-building program,” Lenuel Chamberlain, chairman of the Yadkin Soil and Water Conservation District Board said. “With the federal funding in place, Yadkin will soon have infrastructure in the works to help provide for our water needs for the foreseeable future.” Yadkin County Chairwoman Kim Clark Phillips said, “As county representative, I am greatly appreciative of Congresswoman Foxx’s hard work and diligence in acquiring the funding for the 5D project. Yadkin County is in need of additional water supply due to the effects of the drought that Yadkin County is experiencing. I am excited as to what this project means to Yadkin County’s future.” Now that the federal share of the project is complete local officials are meeting to determine the next steps to progress with the Deep Creek project. ### |