Rep. Long: U.S. Department of Commerce Announces $3 Million Grant for Branson Flood Wall

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Billy Long, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on June 24, 2021:

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3 million grant to the city of Branson, Missouri for the construction of a floodwall to protect the Compton Drive Wastewater Treatment Plant. This grant was awarded in conjunction with a $6.6 million match from the State of Missouri.

"I am thrilled that the EDA is investing substantial funds into the construction of a flood wall to protect the Compton Drive Wastewater Treatment Plant," said Congressman Billy Long. "This facility is critical to the community and a flood wall will ensure that businesses and residents will not be disrupted should substantial flooding occur."

"President Biden is committed to helping communities impacted by natural disasters implement strategies to protect and grow their communities," said Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo. "This EDA investment will protect the primary wastewater treatment plant that services Branson's popular tourism districts, preventing potential disruption and loss of jobs due to natural disasters."

"EDA plays an important role in supporting locally-driven disaster recovery and resiliency strategies," said Dennis Alvord, Acting Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development. "This EDA investment will protect the Compton Drive wastewater treatment plant to ensure that local businesses can remain operational in the event of future floods."

The full press release from the U.S. Economic Development Administration can be viewed here: https://eda.gov/news/press-releases/2021/06/24/branson-mo.htm