Newbern receives $1 million grant for improved sewer services

The town of Newbern has received a $1 million grant from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) to improve its sewer services for residents. 

The funding comes from a Community Development Block Grant or CDBG to alleviate problems caused by what was described faulty septic tank systems in a press release from ADECA. 

“This is a monumental project for Newbern, involving multiple partners, which will certainly mean better living conditions for people in the town and the surrounding area,” said Gov. Kay Ivey. “I am pleased to support this local effort to improve the quality of life for so many.”

More than 100 households will benefit from the improvements, as well as nine community anchor institutions that includes post offices and public buildings and one business. 

New sewer connections including septic tanks and pumps, sewer collection lines and expanded treatment facilities will be constructed.

"All components of the system, except lines leading from households or businesses to the septic systems, will be the property of a local utility service created by the town council," said the press release.

ADECA is administering the CDBG award from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

“This project will have a tremendous impact on the town of Newbern and surrounding area,” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said. “ADECA is pleased to be one of many partners involved in this endeavor, and we join Gov. Ivey in commending the community and all those involved for their efforts to make this improvement.”