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Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke Secures Funding for Infrastructure Projects

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Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke, a member of the Appropriations Committee and THUD subcommittee, has praised the passage of the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Bill through the full committee markup stage. The bill, which will head to the House floor for a vote, includes funding for several infrastructure projects in Montana that Zinke has been working on with community leaders and county commissioners for months. "Not every dollar spent by D.C. is a waste, much of it is needed investment and infrastructure is investments," Zinke stated, highlighting the importance of the secured funding.

Key Takeaways:

  • The THUD Appropriations Bill includes $10,000,000 for the Seeley Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant, a project that has been years in the making and is desperately needed to support housing in Seeley Lake.
  • The bill allocates $2,500,000 for the Sanders County Noxon Bridge Replacement Project Phase 1, addressing critical infrastructure needs in the area.
  • Additionally, $1,150,000 will be used for repaving Marten Creek Road, ensuring safe passage for local residents.
  • A total of $1,000,000 will be dedicated for the Flathead County North Fork Road guardrails, enhancing road safety in the region.
  • Further funding of $1,000,000 will support the Groff Lane Bridge Replacement project, addressing long-standing infrastructure deficiencies.
  • Furthermore, $1,000,000 will be allocated for the Old Corvallis Road Repair, aiming to restore local roads.
  • The bill also includes $454,000 for Rural Airport Reconstruction and Emergency Services Expansion, underscoring the importance of rural infrastructure development.

Statistics:

  • $10,000,000 - Funding allocated for the Seeley Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant.
  • $2,500,000 -unding for the Sanders County Noxon Bridge Replacement Project Phase 1.
  • $2,500,000 - Funding for the Ravalli County Wastewater Treatment Plant.
  • $454,000 - Funding for Rural Airport Reconstruction and Emergency Services Expansion.
  • $1,150,000 - Funding for repaving Marten Creek Road.
  • $1,000,000 - Funding for Flathead County North Fork Road guardrails.
  • $1,000,000 - Funding for Groff Lane Bridge Replacement.
  • $1,000,000 - Funding for Old Corvallis Road Repair.

Sources:

  • [News Release by Congressman Ryan Zinke's Office]

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