Three Manchester-area culvert projects awarded ARP funds through the County

by Sara Swanson

Washtenaw County announced last week that Water Resources Commissioner’s Office (WCWRC) has awarded a total of $784,000 to aid in local stormwater improvements, flood control, and water quality projects. Through funds made available from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) allocation to the county, WCWRC has committed a total of $2 million toward similar projects within the county. This is the first round of funding for the two-year grant program. Three of these projects are in the Manchester area.

The three projects in the Manchester area include:
$60,000 – Bridgewater Township – Sheridan Road culvert replacement
$11,000 – Freedom Township – Bemis Road (east of Eisman Rd.) culvert replacement
$43,500 – Freedom Township – Bemis Road (west of Eisman Rd.) culvert replacement

Water Resources Commissioner Evan Pratt stated, “We were able to support a lot of projects this round, but we are not done yet. The next round of funding will be able to create even more resiliency and flood protection. These are great things when we look at future rainfall patterns.”

Applications for the next round of funding will be accepted beginning in November 2023. Local units of government can apply for future grants at washtenaw.org/3758/ARPA-Grant.

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by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.