Kilroy on Funding for Worthington Sewer Project

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November 16, 2009 -- WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy has announced that the City of Worthington, OH has received $500,000 in appropriation funds to be used for the improvement of sewer systems for a cleaner watershed in the city. The funds for the project, which were requested by Rep. Kilroy, were included in the 2010 Interior and Environment Appropriations Bill.

The bill was passed by both houses of Congress and signed by President Obama on October 30th. The Interior and Environment Appropriations Bill focuses on five priority areas including, water infrastructure and environmental protection needs, firefighting and fuels reduction on Federal lands, bolstering public land management agencies, protecting public lands through the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and helping the most vulnerable in the American Indian community.

“It is vitally important to our economy that we have a world class infrastructure and I am proud that Worthington’s sewer project was awarded these much needed funds,” said Kilroy. “Projects like these are exactly what we need in central Ohio to offer a world class business and residential environment.”

Worthington City Manager Matt Greeson added, “We are very appreciative of the support provided by Congress for this project. This goes a long way in enabling the City to improve our aging infrastructure, comply with EPA requirements and improve the environment in the Worthington area."

Source: Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy