Kevin Bishop or Wes Hickman

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced one grant and one contract for Aiken County.

• Montmorenci-Couchton Water and Sewer District has been awarded a $196,800 loan by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development Office. The funds will be used to install approximately 8,300 feet of waterline and 2 fire hydrants. The new waterline will reinforce the existing system and boost pressure in areas where water flow is currently marginal. It will also provide potable water to residential customers.
• United Defense of York, Pennsylvania has been awarded a $3.93 million increment of a $770 million contract for 35 M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicles and 103 M3A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicles. Five percent of the work, approximately $196,500, will be performed at United Defense in Aiken.

“The Montmorenci-Couchton loan will help provide clean water to many homes and businesses in Aiken County,” said Graham. “Infrastructure improvements such as this also help the country attract future economic development.” “The employees of United Defense are helping to win the war against terrorism,” said Graham. “It’s great to see Aiken County and South Carolina playing a vital role in supporting our armed services and men and women in uniform.”