grants, and we built a new wastewater treatment facility, and I said that facility treats all the city of Marianna sewage, but it also treats all the sewage in the interstate,” he adds. Additionally, the town operates its own natural gas department, ensuring a stable energy supply for businesses and residents. Stormwater management is another key focus. William Long, City Manager, highlights ongoing projects,“we have a number of infrastructure projects in play… including a mega regional stormwater Beyond job creation, Marianna has taken proactive steps to modernize its utilities and infrastructure. The town’s state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant services both city and county residents, with room for expansion.“To have economic growth,you’re going to have to have water and sewer available, and it is available here in Marianna,” says Roberts. “We used to be able to discharge into the Chipola River, but that was a thing of the past, maybe 30 years ago, and we went out and got all kind of 4 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 04
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