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Rio Grande & Nuevo Laredo to Receive $40 million for Infrastracture Improvements

Congressmen Henry Cuellar and Michael McCaul and law enforcement officials yards away from the Rio Grande as they discuss the security of the southern U.S. border. Courtesy Photo
Congressman Henry Cuellar shares great news for Webb County and the Rio Grande.
Tuesday, August 07, 2012
By: Special to The Laredo Sun
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LAREDO, TX. - The Environmental Protection Agency, Border Environment Cooperation Commission (BECC) and the North American Development Bank (NADB) recently announced they will fund two projects impacting Nuevo Laredo and the Rio Grande.

First, the EPA will fund $2.8 million of a $5 million project to disconnect wastewater lines from storm drains in Nuevo Laredo.

The disconnection of lines will eliminate untreated wastewater discharge into the Rio Grande – resulting in cleaner water for both Laredo and Nuevo Laredo residents.

A $13.3 million loan from BECC-NADB will partially fund a $35.5 million project to improve the City of Nuevo Laredo’s waste and wastewater system, construct storm water lines and pave and improve roads.

These improvements will lessen traffic congestions and pollution in Nuevo Laredo, important to the continuation of high trade volume with cities such as Laredo.

Edited by: C.R.

 

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  • Would you mind telling me ...
    by We live in the US, 07/08/2012 15:42
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    Why would we spend money across the river when we can't even afford to pay our bills.

    Oh, I forgot the Dem's have the taxpayer check book ... Henry C feel free to put some of your money on the table!Pathetic.

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