PIERRE, (KCCR) — Applications for state funding of drinking water projects in both Pierre and Fort Pierre have been approved by the state Board of Water and Natural Resources Andy Bruels with the Department of Ag and Natural Resources says Fort Pierre is looking for more help in building a water storage tank…
Todd Bernhard of Fort Pierre sits on the Fort Pierre City Council. He’s also a member of the state Water Board and told fellow board members his city has little reserve drinking water capacity now…
Pierre’s application is to cover cost increases for a massive project to replace water infrastructure under Euclid Avenue in a multi-year project starting next year..
In addition to the Pierre and Fort Pierre projects being awarded funding, projects in Box Elder, Lincoln County, Mitchell, Walworth County and the South Eastern Council of Governments have been awarded loans and grants totaling over 24-million dollars.
