NEWS
Bowie applying for $9.3 million loan to rehab sewer collection system
By BARBARA GREEN
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Bowie City Councilors took the first step this week in pursuing a more than $9.3 million low interest loan that could help rehabilitate a substantial portion of the 90-plus year old sewage collection system.
It was something of a reality check as an engineer reported the deterioration of the system was causing growing inflow and infiltration problems. On Monday night the council met with engineers and financial consultants to discuss the application for financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board.
The council authorized submission of the application, which also includes an engineering study for the system.
Last week the city got an invitation to submit an application for TWDB financial assistance (possible low interest loan or loan forgiveness, possible energy efficiency loan discounts or a 30-year payback period).
Mike Donnan, vice president of Hayter Engineering, discussed the system following a preliminary review. Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
After a year of renovations Nelson Street at Mill was reopened today to traffic. Nearly $3 million in repairs were made to this area to repair major drainage issues. A Bowie police vehicle came along and was the first vehicle to roll through after city staff and council members removed the barricades. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Lake Amon G. Carter has now (Thursday, Nov. 14) re-opened for boating. Selma Parkremains closed due to electric problems caused by high water. Water levels remain above normal and boaters should be cautious of possible debris.
The lake was closed on Nov. 8 after heavy rainfall and a rising lake level. It is considered full at 920 mean sea level and through the weekend it was topped more than 922 msl.
Bowie High School staff and students welcomed veterans for their annual tribute and breakfast on Veterans Day. Members of the FFA, Kyle Keeler and Rylan Cole folded the American flag as each fold was explained during the ceremony.
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