05/06/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/06/2022 13:05
MINOT, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today outlined major milestones in permanently protecting the Minot region against the threat of flooding, as he joined federal, state and local leaders in dedicating Phase MI-1 of the project, which includes the Broadway Pump Station and the 4th Avenue floodwalls. The senator stressed the importance of the recent progress made on the Maple Diversion, the project's fourth phase, as it serves as the capstone for the other phases of Milestone 1 and ultimately provides flood protection to 60 percent of the region.
Earlier this year, Hoeven worked to secure $61.45 million for the Maple Diversion, following his successful efforts with Senator Cramer to authorize the project. With this award in place, Hoeven has:
"This permanent flood protection project is essential to the future of the Souris River Valley, and we are keeping it moving forward," said Hoeven. "Each completed phase is good news for Minot and the surrounding communities, and we appreciate the hard work of everyone involved in achieving today's milestone. Further, with the fourth phase fully funded, authorized and underway, we are on course to secure flood protection for the majority of the region. The more than $61 million we provided for the Maple Diversion was a crucial step, but our work isn't done. We will continue our efforts to secure the funding needed to protect the entire region."
At the same time, Hoeven continues working to help identify funding sources for the future phases of the project. To this end, the senator previously:
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