Graves announces East Locust Creek Reservoir Project to receive nearly $13.5 million BUILD Grant

Washington, DC – Today, North Missouri Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06), Ranking Member for the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, announced that the North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission in Sullivan County has received a Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Transportation Discretionary Grant, or BUILD grant.

The North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission will receive a nearly $13.5 million BUILD grant for the East Locust Creek Reservoir Project.

"I am thrilled that the East Locust Creek Reservoir Project has received a BUILD grant. This is a great example of the renewed focus that President Trump and Secretary Chao have placed on improving rural infrastructure," said Graves.

"The East Locust Creek Reservoir Project is highly deserving of this grant as it is critical for the water needs of North Missouri. This funding will help complete many of the transportation improvements needed around the reservoir, bringing the project another step closer to completion. Congratulations to Brad Scott and all those who continue to work tirelessly to successfully complete this project."

Utilizing the BUILD grant, Sullivan County will complete a variety of road projects including Highway N relocation below the East Locust Creek Reservoir dam, Highway VV extension to Knob Hill Road, and 4,000 feet of improvements to intersections and turning lanes on Highway 5 for safety. The grant will also be applied to widening and reinforcing gravel roads, many of them currently one lane, around the lake to accommodate the significant increase in traffic in the area.

Projects for BUILD were evaluated based on safety, economic competitiveness, quality of life, state of good repair, innovation and partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders.

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