East Point residents can expect an upgrade to their water infrastructure after the signing of a new law led by U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff. The East Point Water Infrastructure Enhancement Act, part of the larger Water Resources Development Act reauthorization, aims to improve water facilities for families and businesses in the area. The legislation gives the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers expanded authority to carry out projects in East Point, enhancing the quality of life and local resilience.
According to the City of East Point website, with the passage of this Act, Congress can now allocate more funds for water infrastructure projects by the Army Corps in partnership with East Point. "As the City of East Point continues to grow, there’s a need to strengthen water infrastructure for families and businesses. That’s why bringing Republicans and Democrats together, I passed into law my legislation to strengthen the U.S. Army Corps’ partnership with East Point to upgrade infrastructure and quality of life," Sen. Ossoff stated.
Local feedback has been positive, with East Point Mayor Deana Holiday Ingraham thanking President Biden for signing the bill and Senator Ossoff for his efforts. "His foresight to introduce, champion and shepherd the passage of this critical legislation puts East Point in the position to now pursue up to $20 million from the Army Corps of Engineers to assist with strengthening and enhancing our water infrastructure facilities and system. This is monumental for East Point, and we are truly grateful to Senator Ossoff for ensuring authorization of funding that will positively impact East Pointers and our other water customers for generations to come," Mayor Ingraham said in a release from City of East Point website.
Senator Ossoff's work on Georgia's water infrastructure extends beyond East Point. His efforts include securing federal funding for a new water storage tank and booster system in College Park and replacing a 50-year-old water pump station in Rockdale County. In 2022, he worked with Congresswoman Lucy McBath to pass a law authorizing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to undertake projects along the Chattahoochee River in Georgia.
