For Immediate Release

July 30, 2008

LoBiondo Announces USDA Funding for Egg Harbor City

$476,000 Grant, $5,056,000 Loan Approved for Extension of Sewer Lines to Rural Residents, Proposed High School

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Frank A. LoBiondo (NJ-02) today announced that the Egg Harbor City was awarded a $476,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to be used in the extension of water and sewer lines to rural residents in the city. This project would also provide water and sewer service for the proposed high school. An additional $5,056,000 in a 40 year, low interest rate loan was also approved by the USDA for the project.

“I am pleased Egg Harbor City will receive this federal funding for the needed expansion of city water and sewer lines,” said LoBiondo. “USDA Rural Development continues to be a great partner with communities in South Jersey and today’s announcement is proof of the positive results that can be achieved.”

        “With the help of USDA and Congressman LoBiondo, we are happy this funding is going to move our high school project forward. Additionally, the 200 to 250 single-family homes being planned around the high school, known as Egg Harbor North, can move ahead,” said Egg Harbor City Mayor Joe Kuehner. “We appreciate the support.”

“Rural Development is very pleased to be able to provide this funding to Egg Harbor City.  These funds will provide the necessary civic improvements for the City to move forward in providing essential community facilities and improve the economic conditions of the City and surrounding communities.   The primary impacts will provide new good paying jobs during the construction phase and these improvements will create additional employment into the future,” said Andrew Law, State Director for USDA. “Egg Harbor City is a key community in Atlantic County.  When completed, the improvements to the sanitary sewer system will provide positive economic impacts, sustainable growth and development for this region of the state.”

        Egg Harbor City was previously awarded $2.3 million for this project in fiscal year 2006.

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Jason P. Galanes

Communications Director

Congressman Frank A. LoBiondo (NJ-02)

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Washington, DC 20515

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