Funding Requested: $7,000,000
Total Project Cost: $40,000,000
Project Summary:
The City of Montrose in conjunction with the City of Waverly will be building crucial infrastructure to regionalize our Wastewater Treatment Plant with Howard Lake-Maple Lake-Annandale, who currently have an established partnership. We will be decommissioning our current plant that is located in Montrose and will build infrastructure needed to transport the wastewater from Montrose and Waverly to the Howard Lake-Maple Lake-Annandale plant which is located in Albion Township.
Background Information:
This project is needed due to the pressing challenges faced by the Montrose and Waverly communities in wastewater management. The Montrose Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) currently operates at a critical 95% capacity, imposing a substantial hindrance to the prospect of welcoming additional tax base, whether residential or commercial. The existing limitation on accommodating new tax bases is a pivotal concern, as it directly impacts the ability to foster community expansion and attract businesses. Without the capacity for growth, there is a looming threat of exacerbating the tax burden on current residents, translating into potential increases in taxes and wastewater usage rates. This undesirable outcome not only compromises the financial well-being of the existing community but also hinders the overall economic development of Montrose and Waverly.
Relevant Documents:
Estimated Start Date: 05/10/2026
Estimated End Date: 09/01/2028
Account: Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF)
Program: State and Tribal Assistance Grants
Recipient Point of Contact: Sam Solarz
Recipient Legal Name: City of Montrose
Recipient Address:
311 Buffalo Avenue South
Montrose, Minnesota 55363
Is the funding requested by a governmental or non-profit organization?: Government