Area news for Feb. 27, 2020

State News

February 27, 2020 - 10:16 AM

Pipeline project slated to begin

WELDA — A $141 million gas pipeline project will begin Monday at Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline from Welda to Ottawa, the Anderson County Review reported. The project will construct a new 36-inch gas pipeline along the 31.5 mile route. The second year of the project will remove existing 26- and 20-inch lines currently in service.

Parsons airport receives funding

PARSONS — The Tri-City Airport will receive nearly $1 million of new funding for a new parallel taxiway to connect the existing taxiway with the airport’s runway, according to The Parsons Sun. The city also received a $225,000 grant for new fuel tanks at the airport. The new taxiway will be constructed in 2021. Last year, the city resealed the runway and replaced the beacon thanks to an FAA grant.

Grant will fund  sewer project

FREDONIA — The City of Fredonia was awarded $600,000 in Community Development Block Grants to create a wastewater treatment facility. The city will provide $2,219,400 in matching funds through USDA Rural Development. 

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