• June 23, 2008

    McIntyre Announces $5,000,000 for Burgaw Water and Waste Disposal

    Washington, D.C. -  U.S. Representative Mike McIntyre announced today that the Town of Burgaw has received $5,000,000 to construct new water lines, two new pump stations, and decommission existing wastewater treatment plant

     Congressman McIntyre stated, “Good quality water is vital to everyday life, and these federal funds will help bring better service to Pender County residents.  Congratulations to all who have worked to receive these funds, and it is good to see our taxpayer dollars coming home to make a difference!”

     The United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development has awarded a loan of $5,000,000 to construct approximately 75,000 linear feet of water main between the Town of Burgaw and the Town of Wallace, two new pump stations, and decommission the wastewater plant in Burgaw.  The project will provide wastewater treatment for the Town of Burgaw’s exisiting 1,220 residential and 235 other customers and allow the town to provide sewer service to new customers.  Total project cost is $12,000,000. 

    Congressman McIntyre is Chairman of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development.