Elkin/Gentry Road Infrastructure Project for Surry County

Organization:

County of Surry

Amount:

$200,000.00

Program Area:

Community Assistance Initiative

County of Applicant:

Surry

Year:

2009

Description:

The purpose of this grant is to support Surry County’s efforts to install 13,200+ L.F. of water line and sewer force main from Elkin’s existing water and sewer systems to the proposed location site of Fibrowatt, a bio-fuels power generating company. Fibrowatt has committed to locate in Surry County near Elkin and will invest $140,000,000 and create 35 full time jobs, along with creating indirect jobs in the trucking industry and a waste market for chicken farmers.

Contact:

Mr. Jack L. Gardin118 Hamby RoadDobson, North Carolina 27017(336) 401-8358

Areas Served:

Surry

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