Southern Indiana Business Report
INDIANAPOLIS — The town of Odon has been awarded $750,000 to upgrade its water system. The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs and Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith announced Thursday that 15 rural communities will receive more than $9.4 million in Community Development Block grants to expand community facilities, improve water infrastructure and eliminate blight.
The grant will allow Odon to expand its treatment plant, increase water supply and add a new filtration unit and high service pumps. Odon has a population of 1,379 and is located in northern Daviess County.
“Hoosiers deserve a safe and vibrant place to live, work, and thrive,” Beckwith said in prepared remarks. “Blighted properties lead to lower property values, increased crime rates, and poor economic development, but these grants can help these communities turn the corner. They will improve our neighborhoods, making them a more attractive place for both families and businesses.”
OCRA distributes Community Development Block Grant funds to rural communities, which assist units of local government with various community projects such as infrastructure improvement, downtown revitalization, public facilities and economic development.
“Congratulations to these 15 communities for earning funds for much needed local improvements,” said OCRA Executive Director Fred Glynn. “Each project will improve the quality of life for their residents and I applaud these leaders for taking action.”
To see the entire list of recipients, click here.