By The Hub News Staff Reports
Jordan was one of the stops on the Minnesota Senate Capital Investment Committee’s bonding tour on Sept. 17. Legislators visited the city’s wastewater treatment facility to learn about ongoing operations and upcoming capital needs.
Mayor Travis Fremming welcomed the group and shared an overview of how the facility serves the community and the challenges ahead with needed future improvements. The wastewater treatment facility is 25 years old, and the city is seeking $5.375 million in funding to help with the estimated $10.75 million cost of upgrades and maintenance. The remaining project cost would be funded through a Public Facilities Authority (PFA) loan and city sewer revenue. According to the city, the improvements would increase system capacity and help prevent environmental contamination.
Among those in attendance were Sens. Pappas, Housley, Rasmussen and Johnson Stewart. Local officials also credited Sen. Eric Pratt for helping secure Jordan’s place on the tour and advocating for infrastructure funding.
The visit was part of the committee’s statewide tour to review projects that may be considered for inclusion in next year’s bonding bill.