ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp recently announced that more than $422 million in preliminary awards will be issued to high-need communities to provide reliable and safe drinking water and wastewater systems. House Majority Leader Jon Burns (R-Newington) and State Representative Bill Hitchens (R-Rincon) commend the governor’s announcement, which includes awards of $1,675,000 and $7,374,685.36 for both Springfield and Rincon, respectively.
“The quality of life for our citizens is a top priority for our Republican-led legislature and for our governor,” said Majority Leader Burns. “Georgia is now positioned to make strategic investments in our state’s water and sewer infrastructure, ensuring that the public health and environment of our communities is maintained both now and for future generations.”
“Investing in our infrastructure not only protects the lives in our communities, but it also enhances the lives of the people who choose to make Springfield and Rincon home,” said Rep. Hitchens. “It’s initiatives like these that will continue to make Georgia a top state to live, work and raise a family.”
These investments will improve drinking water treatment and wastewater management, resulting in cleaner lakes and rivers and secure and strengthen Georgia’s water resources overall.
“I’d like to thank the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and its Environmental Protection Division, as well as the House and Senate Appropriations Committees for their stewardship of our water systems, resources and taxpayers’ dollars,” added Majority Leader Burns.
A full list of improvements and award recipients can be found here.
Representative Jon Burns represents the citizens of District 159, which includes Screven County and portions of Bulloch and Effingham counties. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2004 and currently serves as House Majority Leader. He also serves on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education and the Agriculture & Consumer Affairs, Economic Development & Tourism, Ethics, Game, Fish & Parks, and Transportation committees. He also serves as an Ex-Officio member of the House Rules Committee.
Representative Bill Hitchens represents the citizens of District 161, which includes portions of Chatham and Effingham counties. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2012 and currently serves as Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Safety. He also serves on the Public Safety and Homeland Security, Rules, Defense & Veterans Affairs, Economic Development & Tourism and Transportation committees.
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