RRVWSP receives state water funding

The North Dakota State Water Commission has approved $180 million dollars for the next phase of the Red River Valley Water Supply Project. The money was part of a bill approved during the 2023 Legislative session.

The $180 million grant and $60 million in Bank of North Dakota loans were requested for construction costs involving 27 miles of transmission pipeline; final design costs for 40 miles of additional transmission pipeline; and preliminary design costs for the McClusky Intake and Pump Station.

The goal is to bring Missouri River water to central and eastern North Dakota via canal and pipeline to a discharge point in the Sheyenne River. When fully operational it will deliver water to half of North Dakota’s population, including Fargo and Grand Forks. Estimated completion is in 6-10 years. The total project cost is approximately $1.4 billion.

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