This grant will assist with the construction of approximately 43,000 L.F. of 8-inch water line from Tobe Hudson Road to an existing agri-business on Oak Grove Church Road. When completed, this project will provide public water to Bottomley Evergreen and Farms, an agri-business that employs 21 full-time workers. The water extension will allow Bottomley to meet the food safety criteria necessary to stay in business and participate in cantaloupe season. This water line will also provide water to the Interstates Water and Sewer District. The 47 existing businesses in the District project that, with access to public utilities, they will be able to create 50 new jobs.
