La Porte gets money for sewer improvements

LA PORTE, Ind. (WNDU) – La Porte has received just under $1 million for an infrastructure project along one of the city’s main roads.

The Community Project funding comes from the federal government and will be used to replace old combined sewers with new separate sewers for sanitation and stormwater.

The project will take place along Indiana Ave. from Lincolnway to Kingsbury Ave and will be completed in tandem with INDOT’s reconstruction of Indiana Ave/US Highway 35.

U.S. Congressman Frank Mrvan and La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody announced the funding today.

Mrvan worked hard to help secure the funds for the city and said he was glad to assist in the funding of such an important project.

“Thank you to Mayor Dermody and all of the leaders with the City of La Porte for this collaborative initiative to improve our infrastructure and water quality for residents and businesses,” said Mrvan. ”I look forward to continuing to advocate with stakeholders throughout our region to ensure that federal taxpayer dollars are being brought back to Northwest Indiana to grow our economy and enhance our quality of place.”

According to Mayor Dermody, the efficiencies of this new system will result in fewer combined sewer overflow events and basement backups, improving both water quality and the overall quality of life for residents.

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