Flood Control Grant

Monday, July 19, 2021 at 7:06 PM

By Greg Pyron

Protection for Compton Wastewater Treatment Plant

The City of Branson will receive a $3 million dollar U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration grant to help fund a $14.4 million dollar flood prevention project at the Compton Wastewater Treatment Plant. With other funds in the pipeline, the city still needs another $3.6 million to complete the work. State and local resources are being considered to make up the remainder. The project should be completed by November of 2023.

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