Phase 2 of water treatment project fully grant funded

By LARRY HOLCOMBE

lholcombe@yourdailyglobe.com

IRONWOOD — The Ironwood City Commission continued Monday taking steps to improve the city’s utility infrastructure, approving a $11.4 million grant to fully fund Phase 2 of the ongoing water treatment plant project.

City Manager Paul Anderson said the grant funds from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy amount to 100% grant.

“We remain extremely thankful to EGLE for coming up with this amazing funding and opportunity for us,” said Anderson.

Phase 2 will add water treatment equipment and processes to new water plant now b...