FY 2026 COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING REQUESTS

(1) Greene County for Water & Wastewater Expansion Project

Recipient: Greene County, Indiana

Address: WestGate@Crane Technology Park 13598 East WestGate Dr., Odon, IN 47562

Amount: $15 million

Project Description and Purpose: The transformational project at WestGate@Crane includes the construction of a new wastewater 300,000 gpd treatment plant, upgrades to both the water & wastewater collection systems, enhancements to the wellfields supplying water to the park, and an upgraded water main from the wellfields to the technology park. These improvements are not only essential for supporting the existing capacity needs within the park but will also set the stage for future expansion to support ongoing investment within the surrounding area.

The project also includes transitioning the Town of Crane’s wastewater treatment from NSA Crane to the new 300,000 gpd facility proposed at WestGate. The project involves replacing the laterals and mains serving the town, a new lift station, and a main extension to the new treatment facility. This improvement was recommended by the 2017 Joint Land Use Study to address the inflow & infiltration (I&I) impacts to NSA Crane, provide mission expansion capability, and benefit the small town of Crane through a consortium approach.

The project helps meet or maintain Clean Water Act/Safe Drinking Water Act standards by improving the water and wastewater infrastructure supporting the WestGate Technology Park and the Town of Crane.

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(2) Passenger Terminal Emergency Backup Generator

Recipient: Evansville Regional Airport

Address: 7801 Bussing Dr, Evansville, IN 47725

Amount: $1,700,000

Project Description and Purpose: To enhance safety and ensure climate-resilient power at Evansville Regional Airport (EVV), the installation of an emergency backup power source for the terminal has become a critical need. The region frequently experiences severe weather, including snow, ice, wind, tornadoes, and extreme heat - which has led to multiple power outages over the years. Currently, EVV lacks an emergency generator, leaving the terminal vulnerable during such events. A backup power system would significantly improve passenger comfort and safety, especially during extreme temperatures, while also maintaining essential operations such as lighting, TSA screening, access control, and security systems. The absence of such a system will compromise both operational continuity and public safety. Furthermore, compliance with key safety codes—including the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), International Building Code (IBC), and International Mechanical Code (IMC) are currently absent during an outage. One example is notably, Section 309 of the 2021 IMC, which mandates that occupied airport spaces maintain a minimum indoor temperature of 68°F, underscoring the importance of reliable (and operational) heating during cold weather conditions.

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