Cassidy Secures $20 Million in Wastewater Improvements for City of Kenner

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) helped secure $20 million in funding from the Economic Development Administration for wastewater collection and treatment systems in the City of Kenner. This funding will support critical improvements necessary for the next phase of expansion at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. It will also create 1,000 new jobs and billions in private investment for the state of Louisiana. “The investment in Kenner’s wastewater infrastructure is an investment in the future of Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and the state of Louisiana. That means more jobs, more private investment, and more opportunity,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This is a win for Kenner and a win for our state.” Funding Amount Recipient Anticipated Impact $20,000,000.00 City of Kenner Estimated to create 1,000 new jobs and leverage $3.6 billion in private investment. ###