(PASCAGOULA, Miss.) - Jackson County and the local utility authority will use grant money to build a new water treatment plant for the east side of the county.
County Supervisor John McKay tells the Mississippi Press that the project will cost $10 million to $12 million.
McKay says the money was originally meant for economic development at the Singing River Island Naval Station but the grant program was rewritten when the Navy left.
He says the original program called for a water treatment facility to supply water to the island, industry and the Helena area.
He said it was redesigned to supply water to the eastern part of the county.
Officials said they hope to have the project ready for bid before year-end.
Information from: The Mississippi Press, http://www.gulflive.com
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