River Ridge authorizes $12M for wastewater plant project
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The River Ridge Development Authority, the operator of the River Ridge Commerce Center, has approved an agreement with the city of Jeffersonville for the distribution of $12 million in funding to support the expansion of the city’s North Wastewater Treatment Plant. The city says that amount covers about one-third of the approximate $36 million project.
The plant treats wastewater from industries and businesses in the Jeffersonville section of River Ridge, as well as about 10,000 acres located outside the commerce center. The RRDA says the expansion will also support developments of other business, including industrial, retail and residential initiatives in areas of Jeffersonville in close proximity to the RRCC.
“This expansion is extremely important to support the significant business and job growth that we have had and expect to continue at the River Ridge Commerce Center,” said River Ridge Executive Director Jerry Acy.
The city of Jeffersonville says the expansion will increase capacity at the treatment facility by up to as much as 9 million gallons per day, which will accommodate current customers but also allow for continued development.
“After several months of negotiating, we have reached a fair balance. Everyone wins under the terms of the agreement we have accepted, but especially the sewer rate payers in Jeffersonville,” said Mayor Mike Moore. “We worked to find a way for the users in River Ridge to pay for part of the expansion at the north plant instead of passing that burden on to Jeffersonville residents. River Ridge is important to Jeffersonville, but Jeff is also important to River Ridge. These kinds of partnerships make us all stronger.”
Moore said in addition to the $12 million contribution from River Ridge, the city is also seeking $20 million in funding from the state to help with the project.