Central ND News

Senator John Hoeven announced today that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 work plan has allocated $2.85 million for the City of Mott, North Dakota to upgrade its sewer and water system. The city will utilize these funds to replace vitrified clay-tile pipe (VCP) and asbestos cement pipe (ACP) sewer mains, installed between the 1920s and 1960s, which have surpassed their operational life.

The existing sewer system is currently plagued by water infiltration, erosion, sediment buildup and other issues leading to blockages and cavities. These problems have resulted in damage to overlaying roadways. This award will allow the city to secure financing to cover the remaining costs of phase 1 of the project.

The estimated cost for this phase is approximately $3.8 million, which will address deteriorated sewer infrastructure in Mott’s core downtown areas - some of the oldest parts of the system. As a member of the Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations, Hoeven worked tirelessly towards securing this funding.

“This award will help make needed upgrades to critical infrastructure in Mott, ultimately resulting in lower operating costs and fewer repairs needed in the long-term, while supporting the safety and well-being of the community,” said Hoeven. “This will not only benefit the residents of Mott, but also the surrounding communities and rural areas that rely on public services provided by this community.”