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USDA Rural Development invests $8.7M in Exeter sewer project

Times-Leader

LUZERNE COUNTY, PA , January 4, 2024
“Making infrastructure investments like these not only provides for improved water distribution and treatment, but it also puts people to work now, and it lays the foundation for improved sustainable growth in the future,” Cartwright said. “And when the project is completed, all Exeter roadways affected by the work will be repaired and resurfaced.”

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright on Wednesday announced an $8.7 million investment for major infrastructure improvements in Exeter Borough.

“It’s a great day to be in Exeter,” said Cartwright, D-Moosic, in announcing the $8.7 million loan through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “After years of planning and hard work, Exeter is finally getting major upgrades to its aging stormwater and sewage system.”

USDA State Director for Rural Development Bob Morgan, said the loan was made through the department’s Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program.

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