Lincoln County

TN Infrastructure Alliance Stops in Lincoln County on its 

95 County “Truck Tour”

Tour highlights importance of maintaining and adequately funding infrastructure

for long term vitality of our counties.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 12/21/2009

Contact: Susie Alcorn, TIA (615) 418-9931 info@tninfra.org

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – TN Infrastructure Alliance (TIA) recently completed a statewide, 95 county “Truck Tour” to raise awareness and support for Tennessee’s infrastructure needs. TIA stopped in Lincoln County to highlight the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations’ (TACIR) report: “Building Tennessee’s Tomorrow: Anticipating the State’s Infrastructure Needs.”

County Mayor Peggy Bevels stated that this year Lincoln County, with funding from TEMA, FEMA, and TDOT, has completed the mitigation project for Bradshaw Creek Bridge in Dellrose. Bevels said, “This is a 300-foot bridge on State Route 273 and was necessary in order to allow this community to have access to emergency services 365 days a year.”

In Lincoln County, 35 projects were reported that still require funding.  Those projects come at an estimated total investment of $94,215,480.  Projects can include infrastructure needs such as transportation networks, stormwater control, public school buildings, drinking water and sewer systems.

Bevels also stated that an unfunded priority project is for a bridge to be built over the Elk River where the old Bearden Mill Bridge used to stand.  “This would provide an alternate route for people to travel south, especially if the Elk River Bridge is blocked, Mayor Bevels said.  She noted, “If this happened, Lincoln County would be paralyzed from going North or South.”

Bevels said that a wastewater project for the Park City area is also very needed for Lincoln County.

The TACIR report, “Building Tennessee’s Tomorrow:  Anticipating the State’s Infrastructure Needs,” is the seventh in a series on infrastructure that began in the late 1990s. Released in September, the report highlights statewide infrastructure needs from July 2007 through June 2012, and puts a price tag for addressing those needs at a total of $34.2 billion.

This represents an increase of $5.9 billion, or 21%, since the previous inventory— this figure includes the cost of upgrading existing public schools to good condition.

 

“Infrastructure is the very foundation of society, and its development and maintenance is one of the primary responsibilities of government,” said Pete DeLay, TIA Chairman.  “Without basic infrastructure services – drinking water, sewer systems, flood control, a transportation network – the delivery of other services, such as education and health care, fire and police protection, are impossible.”

Total infrastructure needs reported increased 21% since the last report, partly because of more complete reporting on bridge improvement needs.

In the wake of the bridge collapse in Minneapolis in 2007, TACIR took a closer look at the information maintained by Tennessee’s Department of Transportation about bridge needs in the state and discovered that we had not been gathering all of it into the public infrastructure needs inventory.  Consequently, this latest inventory includes nearly $660 million of bridge improvements that were not captured in earlier inventories.

Other major findings in the report include:

§ Transportation and Utilities needs increased $3.2 billion since the last inventory and $12.5 billion since the first, which is more than half of the total increase since that report.  The Transportation and Utilities category now makes up 52% of the total infrastructure need in the current inventory.

§ Three other categories increased since the last report: Education (20.0%), Health, Safety and Welfare (29.9%), and General Government (32.2%).  The increase in the Education category is the result of increased needs reported by the state’s higher education institutions. Growing law enforcement and water and wastewater needs are the main reason for the increase in the Health, Safety and Welfare category.  Most of the increase in General Government needs is for new or improved public buildings.

§ Two categories decreased: Economic Development (-7.7%) and Recreation and Culture  (-3.4%).

“Adequate infrastructure means jobs for Tennessee’s communities,” said DeLay.  “It is the key to economic growth & development.  Without available infrastructure, public health and safety and our quality of life are jeopardized.  We cannot ignore this growing problem.”

The Tennessee Infrastructure Alliance (TIA) is Tennessee's advocate for adequate infrastructure. By educating policy makers on the needs of the future, TIA helps Tennessee's communities plan to accommodate growth and promote commerce and safety.

To learn more about TIA visit http://www.tninfrastructure.org/ 

To obtain photographs from TIA’s stop in Lincoln County contact TIA at: 615-418-9931 or send an email info@tninfra.org

To read the full TACIR report visit http://www.state.tn.us/tacir/PDF_FILES/Infrastructure/Sept09/Infrastructure_Sept09.pdf

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Anderson County

TN Infrastructure Alliance Stops in Anderson County on its
95 County “Truck Tour”

Tour highlights importance of maintaining and adequately funding infrastructure

for long term vitality of our counties.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 12/21/2009

Contact: Susie Alcorn, TIA (615) 418-9931 info@tninfra.org

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – TN Infrastructure Alliance (TIA) recently completed a statewide, 95 county “Truck Tour” to raise awareness and support for Tennessee’s infrastructure needs. TIA stopped in Anderson County to highlight the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations’ (TACIR) report: “Building Tennessee’s Tomorrow: Anticipating the State’s Infrastructure Needs.”

 

“Infrastructure is the very foundation of society, and its development and maintenance is one of the primary responsibilities of government,” said Pete DeLay, TIA Chairman.  “Without basic infrastructure services – drinking water, sewer systems, flood control, a transportation network – the delivery of other services, such as education and health care, fire and police protection, are impossible.”

In Anderson County, 85 projects were reported that still require funding.  Those projects come at an estimated total investment of $193,726,348.  Projects can include infrastructure needs such as transportation networks, stormwater control, public school buildings, drinking water and sewer systems.

Specifically, TACIR shows in Anderson County infrastructure needs mount to:

§ 15 Transportation projects in need of $67,678,967

§ 3 utility projects in need of $9,735,000

§ 19 improvement projects at existing schools in need of $61,283,522

§ 19 water and wastewater projects totaling $27,788,500

The TACIR report, “Building Tennessee’s Tomorrow:  Anticipating the State’s Infrastructure Needs,” is the seventh in a series on infrastructure that began in the late 1990s. Released in September, the report highlights statewide infrastructure needs from July 2007 through June 2012, and puts a price tag for addressing those needs at a total of $34.2 billion.  This represents an increase of $5.9 billion, or 21%, since the previous inventory— this figure includes the cost of upgrading existing public schools to good condition.

Total infrastructure needs reported increased 21% since the last report, partly because of more complete reporting on bridge improvement needs.

In the wake of the bridge collapse in Minneapolis in 2007, TACIR took a closer look at the information maintained by Tennessee’s Department of Transportation about bridge needs in the state and discovered that we had not been gathering all of it into the public infrastructure needs inventory.  Consequently, this latest inventory includes nearly $660 million of bridge improvements that were not captured in earlier inventories.

“Adequate infrastructure means jobs for Tennessee’s communities,” said DeLay.  “It is the key to economic growth & development.  Without available infrastructure, public health and safety and our quality of life are jeopardized.  We cannot ignore this growing problem.”

Other major findings in the report include:

§ Transportation and Utilities needs increased $3.2 billion since the last inventory and $12.5 billion since the first, which is more than half of the total increase since that report.  The Transportation and Utilities category now makes up 52% of the total infrastructure need in the current inventory.

§ Three other categories increased since the last report: Education (20.0%), Health, Safety and Welfare (29.9%), and General Government (32.2%).  The increase in the Education category is the result of increased needs reported by the state’s higher education institutions. Growing law enforcement and water and wastewater needs are the main reason for the increase in the Health, Safety and Welfare category.  Most of the increase in General Government needs is for new or improved public buildings.

§ Two categories decreased: Economic Development (-7.7%) and Recreation and Culture  (-3.4%).

The Tennessee Infrastructure Alliance (TIA) is Tennessee's advocate for adequate infrastructure. By educating policy makers on the needs of the future, TIA helps Tennessee's communities plan to accommodate growth and promote commerce and safety.

To learn more about TIA visit http://www.tninfrastructure.org/ 

To obtain photographs from TIA’s stop in Anderson County contact TIA at: 615-418-9931 or send an email info@tninfra.org

To read the full TACIR report visit http://www.state.tn.us/tacir/PDF_FILES/Infrastructure/Sept09/Infrastructure_Sept09.pdf

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Carroll County

TN Infrastructure Alliance Stops in Carroll County on its 
95 County “Truck Tour”

Tour highlights importance of maintaining and adequately funding infrastructure

for long term vitality of our counties.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 12/21/2009

Contact: Susie Alcorn, TIA (615) 418-9931 info@tninfra.org

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – TN Infrastructure Alliance (TIA) recently completed a statewide, 95 county “Truck Tour” to raise awareness and support for Tennessee’s infrastructure needs. TIA stopped in Carroll County to highlight the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations’ (TACIR) report: “Building Tennessee’s Tomorrow: Anticipating the State’s Infrastructure Needs.”

 

“Infrastructure is the very foundation of society, and its development and maintenance is one of the primary responsibilities of government,” said Pete DeLay, TIA Chairman.  “Without basic infrastructure services – drinking water, sewer systems, flood control, a transportation network – the delivery of other services, such as education and health care, fire and police protection, are impossible.”

In Carroll County, 53 projects were reported that still require funding.  Those projects come at an estimated total investment of $45,538,813.  Projects can include infrastructure needs such as transportation networks, stormwater control, public school buildings, drinking water and sewer systems.

The TACIR report, “Building Tennessee’s Tomorrow:  Anticipating the State’s Infrastructure Needs,” is the seventh in a series on infrastructure that began in the late 1990s. Released in September, the report highlights statewide infrastructure needs from July 2007 through June 2012, and puts a price tag for addressing those needs at a total of $34.2 billion.  This represents an increase of $5.9 billion, or 21%, since the previous inventory— this figure includes the cost of upgrading existing public schools to good condition.

Total infrastructure needs reported increased 21% since the last report, partly because of more complete reporting on bridge improvement needs.

In the wake of the bridge collapse in Minneapolis in 2007, TACIR took a closer look at the information maintained by Tennessee’s Department of Transportation about bridge needs in the state and discovered that we had not been gathering all of it into the public infrastructure needs inventory.  Consequently, this latest inventory includes nearly $660 million of bridge improvements that were not captured in earlier inventories.

“Adequate infrastructure means jobs for Tennessee’s communities,” said DeLay.  “It is the key to economic growth & development.  Without available infrastructure, public health and safety and our quality of life are jeopardized.  We cannot ignore this growing problem.”

Other major findings in the report include:

§ Transportation and Utilities needs increased $3.2 billion since the last inventory and $12.5 billion since the first, which is more than half of the total increase since that report.  The Transportation and Utilities category now makes up 52% of the total infrastructure need in the current inventory.

§ Three other categories increased since the last report: Education (20.0%), Health, Safety and Welfare (29.9%), and General Government (32.2%).  The increase in the Education category is the result of increased needs reported by the state’s higher education institutions. Growing law enforcement and water and wastewater needs are the main reason for the increase in the Health, Safety and Welfare category.  Most of the increase in General Government needs is for new or improved public buildings.

§ Two categories decreased: Economic Development (-7.7%) and Recreation and Culture  (-3.4%).

The Tennessee Infrastructure Alliance (TIA) is Tennessee's advocate for adequate infrastructure. By educating policy makers on the needs of the future, TIA helps Tennessee's communities plan to accommodate growth and promote commerce and safety.

To learn more about TIA visit http://www.tninfrastructure.org/ 

To obtain photographs from TIA’s stop in Carroll County contact TIA at: 615-418-9931 or send an email info@tninfra.org

To read the full TACIR report visit http://www.state.tn.us/tacir/PDF_FILES/Infrastructure/Sept09/Infrastructure_Sept09.pdf

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Cocke County

TN Infrastructure Alliance Stops in Cocke County on its 
95 County “Truck Tour”

Tour highlights importance of maintaining and adequately funding infrastructure

for long term vitality of our counties.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 12/21/2009

Contact: Susie Alcorn, TIA (615) 418-9931 info@tninfra.org

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – TN Infrastructure Alliance (TIA) recently completed a statewide, 95 county “Truck Tour” to raise awareness and support for Tennessee’s infrastructure needs. TIA stopped in Cocke County to highlight the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations’ (TACIR) report: “Building Tennessee’s Tomorrow: Anticipating the State’s Infrastructure Needs.”

 

“Infrastructure is the very foundation of society, and its development and maintenance is one of the primary responsibilities of government,” said Pete DeLay, TIA Chairman.  “Without basic infrastructure services – drinking water, sewer systems, flood control, a transportation network – the delivery of other services, such as education and health care, fire and police protection, are impossible.”

In Cocke County, 87 projects were reported that still require funding.  Those projects come at an estimated total investment of $288,075,432.  Projects can include infrastructure needs such as transportation networks, stormwater control, public school buildings, drinking water and sewer systems.

Specifically, TACIR shows in Cocke County infrastructure needs mount to:

§ 54 Transportation projects in need of $246,751,562

§ 7 utility projects in need of $13,750,000

§ 13 improvement projects at existing schools in need of $6,455,000

§ 8 water and wastewater projects totaling $15,600,000

The TACIR report, “Building Tennessee’s Tomorrow:  Anticipating the State’s

Infrastructure Needs,” is the seventh in a series on infrastructure that began in the late 1990s. Released in September, the report highlights statewide infrastructure needs from July 2007 through June 2012, and puts a price tag for addressing those needs at a total of $34.2 billion.  This represents an increase of $5.9 billion, or 21%, since the previous inventory— this figure includes the cost of upgrading existing public schools to good condition.

Total infrastructure needs reported increased 21% since the last report, partly because of more complete reporting on bridge improvement needs.

In the wake of the bridge collapse in Minneapolis in 2007, TACIR took a closer look at the information maintained by Tennessee’s Department of Transportation about bridge needs in the state and discovered that we had not been gathering all of it into the public infrastructure needs inventory.  Consequently, this latest inventory includes nearly $660 million of bridge improvements that were not captured in earlier inventories.

“Adequate infrastructure means jobs for Tennessee’s communities,” said DeLay.  “It is the key to economic growth & development.  Without available infrastructure, public health and safety and our quality of life are jeopardized.  We cannot ignore this growing problem.”

Other major findings in the report include:

§ Transportation and Utilities needs increased $3.2 billion since the last inventory and $12.5 billion since the first, which is more than half of the total increase since that report.  The Transportation and Utilities category now makes up 52% of the total infrastructure need in the current inventory.

§ Three other categories increased since the last report: Education (20.0%), Health, Safety and Welfare (29.9%), and General Government (32.2%).  The increase in the Education category is the result of increased needs reported by the state’s higher education institutions. Growing law enforcement and water and wastewater needs are the main reason for the increase in the Health, Safety and Welfare category.  Most of the increase in General Government needs is for new or improved public buildings.

§ Two categories decreased: Economic Development (-7.7%) and Recreation and Culture  (-3.4%).

The Tennessee Infrastructure Alliance (TIA) is Tennessee's advocate for adequate infrastructure. By educating policy makers on the needs of the future, TIA helps Tennessee's communities plan to accommodate growth and promote commerce and safety.

To learn more about TIA visit http://www.tninfrastructure.org/ 

To obtain photographs from TIA’s stop in Cocke County contact TIA at: 615-418-9931 or send an email info@tninfra.org

To read the full TACIR report visit http://www.state.tn.us/tacir/PDF_FILES/Infrastructure/Sept09/Infrastructure_Sept09.pdf

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Humphreys County

TN Infrastructure Alliance Stops in Humphreys County on its 

95 County “Truck Tour”

Tour highlights importance of maintaining and adequately funding infrastructure

for long term vitality of our counties.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 12/21/2009

Contact: Susie Alcorn, TIA (615) 418-9931 info@tninfra.org

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – TN Infrastructure Alliance (TIA) recently completed a statewide, 95 county “Truck Tour” to raise awareness and support for Tennessee’s infrastructure needs. TIA stopped in Humphreys County to highlight the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations’ (TACIR) report: “Building Tennessee’s Tomorrow: Anticipating the State’s Infrastructure Needs.”

Jaycee Rawlings, Humphreys County Executive, highlighted some of his priority projects.  “As County Executive, I support finishing four-laning approximately 11 miles of highway 13 South connecting Waverly, the county seat of Humphreys County, to Interstate 85.  This is the expectation under legislation passed during the McWherter Administration that all county seats will be connected to an interstate via a four-lane highway.  Rawlings also supports four-laning Highway 70, connecting Waverly to Dickson.  He said, “Because of the safety concerns and increased traffic these issues will have to be addressed.”

In Humphreys County, 75 projects were reported that still require funding.  Those projects come at an estimated total investment of $186,734,660.  Projects can include infrastructure needs such as transportation networks, stormwater control, public school buildings, drinking water and sewer systems.

Rawlings also emphasized that Humphreys County has two major bridges over Duck River that need replaced or up-graded.  “We still have some major projects listed and sometime in the future these will need to be addressed,” the Executive said.

The TACIR report, “Building Tennessee’s Tomorrow:  Anticipating the State’s Infrastructure Needs,” is the seventh in a series on infrastructure that began in the late 1990s. Released in September, the report highlights statewide infrastructure needs from July 2007 through June 2012, and puts a price tag for addressing those needs at a total of $34.2 billion.

This represents an increase of $5.9 billion, or 21%, since the previous inventory— this figure includes the cost of upgrading existing public schools to good condition.

 

“Infrastructure is the very foundation of society, and its development and maintenance is one of the primary responsibilities of government,” said Pete DeLay, TIA Chairman.  “Without basic infrastructure services – drinking water, sewer systems, flood control, a transportation network – the delivery of other services, such as education and health care, fire and police protection, are impossible.”

Total infrastructure needs reported increased 21% since the last report, partly because of more complete reporting on bridge improvement needs.

In the wake of the bridge collapse in Minneapolis in 2007, TACIR took a closer look at the information maintained by Tennessee’s Department of Transportation about bridge needs in the state and discovered that we had not been gathering all of it into the public infrastructure needs inventory.  Consequently, this latest inventory includes nearly $660 million of bridge improvements that were not captured in earlier inventories.

Other major findings in the report include:

§ Transportation and Utilities needs increased $3.2 billion since the last inventory and $12.5 billion since the first, which is more than half of the total increase since that report.  The Transportation and Utilities category now makes up 52% of the total infrastructure need in the current inventory.

§ Three other categories increased since the last report: Education (20.0%), Health, Safety and Welfare (29.9%), and General Government (32.2%).  The increase in the Education category is the result of increased needs reported by the state’s higher education institutions. Growing law enforcement and water and wastewater needs are the main reason for the increase in the Health, Safety and Welfare category.  Most of the increase in General Government needs is for new or improved public buildings.

§ Two categories decreased: Economic Development (-7.7%) and Recreation and Culture  (-3.4%).

“Adequate infrastructure means jobs for Tennessee’s communities,” said DeLay.  “It is the key to economic growth & development.  Without available infrastructure, public health and safety and our quality of life are jeopardized.  We cannot ignore this growing problem.”

The Tennessee Infrastructure Alliance (TIA) is Tennessee's advocate for adequate infrastructure. By educating policy makers on the needs of the future, TIA helps Tennessee's communities plan to accommodate growth and promote commerce and safety.

To learn more about TIA visit http://www.tninfrastructure.org/ 

To obtain photographs from TIA’s stop in Humphreys County contact TIA at: 615-418-9931 or send an email info@tninfra.org

To read the full TACIR report visit: http://www.state.tn.us/tacir/PDF_FILES/Infrastructure/Sept09/Infrastructure_Sept09.pdf

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Bedford County

TN Infrastructure Alliance Stops in Bedford County on its 

95 County “Truck Tour”

Tour highlights importance of maintaining and adequately funding infrastructure

for long term vitality of our counties.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 12/21/2009

Contact: Susie Alcorn, TIA (615) 418-9931 info@tninfra.org

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – TN Infrastructure Alliance (TIA) recently completed a statewide, 95 county “Truck Tour” to raise awareness and support for Tennessee’s infrastructure needs. TIA stopped in Bedford County to highlight the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations’ (TACIR) report: “Building Tennessee’s Tomorrow: Anticipating the State’s Infrastructure Needs.”

“As County Mayor, I am in support of projects that will help the people of Bedford County,” said Eugene Ray, Mayor of Bedford County.  He Continued, “I believe every resident should have access to potable water and that better schools and roads should be a continuous effort.”

In Bedford County, 65 projects were reported that still require funding.  Those projects come at an estimated total investment of $241,518,380.  Projects can include infrastructure needs such as transportation networks, stormwater control, public school buildings, drinking water and sewer systems.

The TACIR report, “Building Tennessee’s Tomorrow:  Anticipating the State’s Infrastructure Needs,” is the seventh in a series on infrastructure that began in the late 1990s. Released in September, the report highlights statewide infrastructure needs from July 2007 through June 2012, and puts a price tag for addressing those needs at a total of $34.2 billion.

This represents an increase of $5.9 billion, or 21%, since the previous inventory— this figure includes the cost of upgrading existing public schools to good condition.

 

“Infrastructure is the very foundation of society, and its development and maintenance is one of the primary responsibilities of government,” said Pete DeLay, TIA Chairman.  “Without basic infrastructure services – drinking water, sewer systems, flood control, a transportation network – the delivery of other services, such as education and health care, fire and police protection, are impossible.”

Total infrastructure needs reported increased 21% since the last report, partly because of more complete reporting on bridge improvement needs.

In the wake of the bridge collapse in Minneapolis in 2007, TACIR took a closer look at the information maintained by Tennessee’s Department of Transportation about bridge needs in the state and discovered that we had not been gathering all of it into the public infrastructure needs inventory.  Consequently, this latest inventory includes nearly $660 million of bridge improvements that were not captured in earlier inventories.

Specifically, TACIR shows Bedford County infrastructure needs to include:

§ 23 Transportation projects in need of $67,678,967

§ 1 utility project in need of $1,500,000

§ 3 Non K-12 education projects in need of $300,000  

§ 3 improvement projects at existing schools in need of $26,047,192

§ 3 K-12 new school construction projects in need of $27,600,000    

§ 16 water and wastewater projects totaling $34,118,828

“Adequate infrastructure means jobs for Tennessee’s communities,” said DeLay.  “It is the key to economic growth & development.  Without available infrastructure, public health and safety and our quality of life are jeopardized.  We cannot ignore this growing problem.”

The Tennessee Infrastructure Alliance (TIA) is Tennessee's advocate for adequate infrastructure. By educating policy makers on the needs of the future, TIA helps Tennessee's communities plan to accommodate growth and promote commerce and safety.

To learn more about TIA visit http://www.tninfrastructure.org/ 

To obtain photographs from TIA’s stop in Bedford County contact TIA at: 615-418-9931 or send an email info@tninfra.org

To read the full TACIR report visit: http://www.state.tn.us/tacir/PDF_FILES/Infrastructure/Sept09/Infrastructure_Sept09.pdf

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DeKalb County

TN Infrastructure Alliance Stops in DeKalb County on its 
95 County “Truck Tour”

Tour highlights importance of maintaining and adequately funding infrastructure

for long term vitality of our counties.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 12/21/2009

Contact: Susie Alcorn, TIA (615) 418-9931 info@tninfra.org

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – TN Infrastructure Alliance (TIA) recently completed a statewide, 95 county “Truck Tour” to raise awareness and support for Tennessee’s infrastructure needs. TIA stopped in DeKalb County to highlight the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations’ (TACIR) report: “Building Tennessee’s Tomorrow: Anticipating the State’s Infrastructure Needs.”

 

“Infrastructure is the very foundation of society, and its development and maintenance is one of the primary responsibilities of government,” said Pete DeLay, TIA Chairman.  “Without basic infrastructure services – drinking water, sewer systems, flood control, a transportation network – the delivery of other services, such as education and health care, fire and police protection, are impossible.”

In DeKalb County, 47 projects were reported that still require funding.  Those projects come at an estimated total investment of $134,480,600.  Projects can include infrastructure needs such as transportation networks, stormwater control, public school buildings, drinking water and sewer systems.

The TACIR report, “Building Tennessee’s Tomorrow:  Anticipating the State’s
Infrastructure Needs,” is the seventh in a series on infrastructure that began in the late 1990s. Released in September, the report highlights statewide infrastructure needs from July 2007 through June 2012, and puts a price tag for addressing those needs at a total of $34.2 billion.  This represents an increase of $5.9 billion, or 21%, since the previous inventory— this figure includes the cost of upgrading existing public schools to good condition.

Total infrastructure needs reported increased 21% since the last report, partly because of more complete reporting on bridge improvement needs.

In the wake of the bridge collapse in Minneapolis in 2007, TACIR took a closer look at the information maintained by Tennessee’s Department of Transportation about bridge needs in the state and discovered that we had not been gathering all of it into the public infrastructure needs inventory.  Consequently, this latest inventory includes nearly $660 million of bridge improvements that were not captured in earlier inventories.

“Adequate infrastructure means jobs for Tennessee’s communities,” said DeLay.  “It is the key to economic growth & development.  Without available infrastructure, public health and safety and our quality of life are jeopardized.  We cannot ignore this growing problem.”

Other major findings in the report include:

§ Transportation and Utilities needs increased $3.2 billion since the last inventory and $12.5 billion since the first, which is more than half of the total increase since that report.  The Transportation and Utilities category now makes up 52% of the total infrastructure need in the current inventory.

§ Three other categories increased since the last report: Education (20.0%), Health, Safety and Welfare (29.9%), and General Government (32.2%).  The increase in the Education category is the result of increased needs reported by the state’s higher education institutions. Growing law enforcement and water and wastewater needs are the main reason for the increase in the Health, Safety and Welfare category.  Most of the increase in General Government needs is for new or improved public buildings.

§ Two categories decreased: Economic Development (-7.7%) and Recreation and Culture  (-3.4%).

The Tennessee Infrastructure Alliance (TIA) is Tennessee's advocate for adequate infrastructure. By educating policy makers on the needs of the future, TIA helps Tennessee's communities plan to accommodate growth and promote commerce and safety.

To learn more about TIA visit http://www.tninfrastructure.org/ 

To obtain photographs from TIA’s stop in DeKalb County contact TIA at: 615-418-9931 or send an email info@tninfra.org

To read the full TACIR report visit http://www.state.tn.us/tacir/PDF_FILES/Infrastructure/Sept09/Infrastructure_Sept09.pdf

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White County

TN Infrastructure Alliance Stops in White County on its
95 County “Truck Tour”

Tour highlights importance of maintaining and adequately funding infrastructure

for long term vitality of our counties.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 12/21/2009

Contact: Susie Alcorn, TIA (615) 418-9931 info@tninfra.org

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – TN Infrastructure Alliance (TIA) recently completed a statewide, 95 county “Truck Tour” to raise awareness and support for Tennessee’s infrastructure needs. TIA stopped in White County to highlight the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations’ (TACIR) report: “Building Tennessee’s Tomorrow: Anticipating the State’s Infrastructure Needs.”

County Executive Herd Sullivan emphasized that White County has several infrastructure needs that will need addressing in the future.  ”The most needed projects at this time would be the water, sewer and road infrastructure at our new industrial land adjoining the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport,” Executive Sullivan said.  He continued, “Any other needs that White County has that would help promote job creation would also be a top priority.”

In White County, 30 projects were reported that still require funding.  Those projects come at an estimated total investment of $ 201,642,440.  Projects can include infrastructure needs such as transportation networks, stormwater control, public school buildings, drinking water and sewer systems.

The TACIR report, “Building Tennessee’s Tomorrow:  Anticipating the State’s Infrastructure Needs,” is the seventh in a series on infrastructure that began in the late 1990s. Released in September, the report highlights statewide infrastructure needs from July 2007 through June 2012, and puts a price tag for addressing those needs at a total of $34.2 billion.

This represents an increase of $5.9 billion, or 21%, since the previous inventory— this figure includes the cost of upgrading existing public schools to good condition.

 

“Infrastructure is the very foundation of society, and its development and maintenance is one of the primary responsibilities of government,” said Pete DeLay, TIA Chairman.  “Without basic infrastructure services – drinking water, sewer systems, flood control, a transportation network – the delivery of other services, such as education and health care, fire and police protection, are impossible.”

Total infrastructure needs reported increased 21% since the last report, partly because of more complete reporting on bridge improvement needs.

In the wake of the bridge collapse in Minneapolis in 2007, TACIR took a closer look at the information maintained by Tennessee’s Department of Transportation about bridge needs in the state and discovered that we had not been gathering all of it into the public infrastructure needs inventory.  Consequently, this latest inventory includes nearly $660 million of bridge improvements that were not captured in earlier inventories.

Other major findings in the report include:

§ Transportation and Utilities needs increased $3.2 billion since the last inventory and $12.5 billion since the first, which is more than half of the total increase since that report.  The Transportation and Utilities category now makes up 52% of the total infrastructure need in the current inventory.

§ Three other categories increased since the last report: Education (20.0%), Health, Safety and Welfare (29.9%), and General Government (32.2%).  The increase in the Education category is the result of increased needs reported by the state’s higher education institutions. Growing law enforcement and water and wastewater needs are the main reason for the increase in the Health, Safety and Welfare category.  Most of the increase in General Government needs is for new or improved public buildings.

§ Two categories decreased: Economic Development (-7.7%) and Recreation and Culture  (-3.4%).

“Adequate infrastructure means jobs for Tennessee’s communities,” said DeLay.  “It is the key to economic growth & development.  Without available infrastructure, public health and safety and our quality of life are jeopardized.  We cannot ignore this growing problem.”

The Tennessee Infrastructure Alliance (TIA) is Tennessee's advocate for adequate infrastructure. By educating policy makers on the needs of the future, TIA helps Tennessee's communities plan to accommodate growth and promote commerce and safety.

To learn more about TIA visit http://www.tninfrastructure.org/ 

To obtain photographs from TIA’s stop in White County contact TIA at: 615-418-9931 or send an email info@tninfra.org

To read the full TACIR report visit: http://www.state.tn.us/tacir/PDF_FILES/Infrastructure/Sept09/Infrastructure_Sept09.pdf

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Dickson County

TN Infrastructure Alliance Stops in Dickson County on its 
95 County “Truck Tour”

Tour highlights importance of maintaining and adequately funding infrastructure

for long term vitality of our counties.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 12/21/2009

Contact: Susie Alcorn, TIA (615) 418-9931 info@tninfra.org

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – TN Infrastructure Alliance (TIA) recently completed a statewide, 95 county “Truck Tour” to raise awareness and support for Tennessee’s infrastructure needs. TIA stopped in Dickson County to highlight the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations’ (TACIR) report: “Building Tennessee’s Tomorrow: Anticipating the State’s Infrastructure Needs.”

 

“Infrastructure is the very foundation of society, and its development and maintenance is one of the primary responsibilities of government,” said Pete DeLay, TIA Chairman.  “Without basic infrastructure services – drinking water, sewer systems, flood control, a transportation network – the delivery of other services, such as education and health care, fire and police protection, are impossible.”

In Dickson County, 68 projects were reported that still require funding.  Those projects come at an estimated total investment of $300,926,517.  Projects can include infrastructure needs such as transportation networks, stormwater control, public school buildings, drinking water and sewer systems.

The TACIR report, “Building Tennessee’s Tomorrow:  Anticipating the State’s Infrastructure Needs,” is the seventh in a series on infrastructure that began in the late 1990s. Released in September, the report highlights statewide infrastructure needs from July 2007 through June 2012, and puts a price tag for addressing those needs at a total of $34.2 billion.  This represents an increase of $5.9 billion, or 21%, since the previous inventory— this figure includes the cost of upgrading existing public schools to good condition.

Total infrastructure needs reported increased 21% since the last report, partly because of more complete reporting on bridge improvement needs.

In the wake of the bridge collapse in Minneapolis in 2007, TACIR took a closer look at the information maintained by Tennessee’s Department of Transportation about bridge needs in the state and discovered that we had not been gathering all of it into the public infrastructure needs inventory.  Consequently, this latest inventory includes nearly $660 million of bridge improvements that were not captured in earlier inventories.

“Adequate infrastructure means jobs for Tennessee’s communities,” said DeLay.  “It is the key to economic growth & development.  Without available infrastructure, public health and safety and our quality of life are jeopardized.  We cannot ignore this growing problem.”

Other major findings in the report include:

§ Transportation and Utilities needs increased $3.2 billion since the last inventory and $12.5 billion since the first, which is more than half of the total increase since that report.  The Transportation and Utilities category now makes up 52% of the total infrastructure need in the current inventory.

§ Three other categories increased since the last report: Education (20.0%), Health, Safety and Welfare (29.9%), and General Government (32.2%).  The increase in the Education category is the result of increased needs reported by the state’s higher education institutions. Growing law enforcement and water and wastewater needs are the main reason for the increase in the Health, Safety and Welfare category.  Most of the increase in General Government needs is for new or improved public buildings.

§ Two categories decreased: Economic Development (-7.7%) and Recreation and Culture  (-3.4%).

The Tennessee Infrastructure Alliance (TIA) is Tennessee's advocate for adequate infrastructure. By educating policy makers on the needs of the future, TIA helps Tennessee's communities plan to accommodate growth and promote commerce and safety.

To learn more about TIA visit http://www.tninfrastructure.org/ 

To obtain photographs from TIA’s stop in Dickson County contact TIA at: 615-418-9931 or send an email info@tninfra.org

To read the full TACIR report visit http://www.state.tn.us/tacir/PDF_FILES/Infrastructure/Sept09/Infrastructure_Sept09.pdf

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