Senator John Hoeven visits site and has discussion on new $61.45 million of federal funding
The Maple Diversion Phase of the MREFPP plays a key role in connecting all completed phases together and providing complete flood protection for 60% of Minot residents in the valley. Senator John Hoeven, Col. Karl Jansen with the US Army Corp of Engineers, city officials and members of the Souris River Joint Board had the opportunity to gather to discuss the newly awarded $61.45 million funding of the Maple Diversion portion of Milestone One of the MREFPP and how that impacts
Key Phase of Flood Control Project Secures Federal Funding
A key phase of the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project has received a major financial boost. Sen. John Hoeven announced this week that $61.45 million has been secured to complete funding for Phase 4, also known as the Maple Diversion. “This is great news for Minot and everyone in the Souris River Basin,” Minot Mayor Shaun Sipma said. “With funding for this phase, we can finish design work and move toward construction of this critically important piece of infrastruct
