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USDA Presents Century $1.7 Million Loan Check
May 23, 2008
The Town of Century received a ceremonial check for almost $1.78 million Thursday for infrastructure improvements.
The money, a loan from the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development, will be used for a half million gallon elevated water storage tank, three back up generators, construction of a new six inch water main and a booster pump station.
“It is to extend our future in the town; it is for our future,” Mayor Freddie McCall said of the $1,755,000 loan.
The new six inch water main is planned for the Backwoods Road area, where 27 homes are currently on a two inch water pipe that was originally installed for just three houses.
“The people on Backwoods are suffering right now because they don’t have enough water,” McCall said.
“USDA Rural Development is working with communities across Florida to safeguard the health and safety of residents,” Rural Development State Director Ronald Whitfield said. “Rural Development is pleased to be a part of this vital partnership with the Town of Century.”
The Century Town Council has not yet actually entered into the loan agreement with Rural Development. The town will receive the actual funds when the loan is approved by the council.
Pictured above, left to right: Century Town Council members Anne Brooks, Sharon Scott and Nadine McCaw; Mayor Freddie McCall; USDA Rural Development State Director Ronald Whitfield; Dale Long from Fabre Engineering; USDA Area Specialist Kathy Bechard; and New Life Baptist Church Pastor Irvin Stallworth.
Pictured below: USDA Rural Development State Director Ronald Whitfield presents a ceremonial $1,755,000 check to Century Mayor Freddie McCall.
NorthEscambia.com photos.
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