U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett visited the Brighton wastewater treatment plant and Michigan State University to highlight two projects for which he secured federal funding. The investments to replace the wastewater treatment plant’s generator, and to support agricultural research at Michigan State are part of the $146 million Barrett has secured for mid-Michigan projects since taking office last year.
“In Brighton, the investment I secured will replace an aging generator so residents can count on safe and reliable wastewater treatment for years to come,” Barrett said in a statement. “I came to Congress determined to ensure our tax dollars benefit our local communities, and that’s exactly what these resources are doing.”
Barrett met with city officials and staff of the Brighton Utilities Department. The $1 million Barrett secured in February will help the city replace the generator at its wastewater treatment plant to ensure the facility can operate without interruption.
“We are incredibly grateful to Representative Tom Barrett and the federal government for their support in securing this critical funding for our community,” said Brighton City Manager Gretchen Golmolka. “Replacing the aging generator at our wastewater treatment plant is an essential investment that will protect public health and the environment, while ensuring uninterrupted service for our residents. This project strengthens our city’s resilience and helps prepare us for future emergencies, giving our community greater confidence in the reliability of our infrastructure.”
At Michigan State University, Barrett met with research leaders to discuss how the $3 million the congressman secured in November will help the university renovate and maintain its greenhouse complex, where faculty, students, and other scientists conduct agricultural research that helps improve farming practices in Michigan and around the world. The university has a longtime partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service. The renovation will help researchers better maintain the environmental control necessary for plant science research.
