Chattanooga's e2i2 Wastewater Project along Interstate 75 Generates $39 Million in Local Economic Impact.
The wastewater storage tanks along I-75 are generating $39 million in local investment and supporting jobs in the region.
More than $27.7 million in contracts has been awarded to local subcontractors, consultants and vendors. This includes $20.3 million for prestressed tanks, $4.3 million for design, testing and inspection services, and $1.9 million for electrical work. An additional $3.5 million has been spent with Tennessee-based subcontractors and vendors.
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Chattanooga's e2i2 Wastewater Project Now Visible from Interstate 75
A major milestone in the City's efforts to prevent sewer overflows and protect local waterways is being constructed alongside Interstate 75 where Chattanooga's Environmental and Economic Infrastructure Improvements (e2i2) project is now visible.
The e2i2 project, part of the broader Clear Chattanooga initiative following the U.S. EPA consent decree, consists of the construction of two wet weather equalization stations that will store approximately 40 million gallons of excess wastewater during heavy rain events
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