NE Missouri News

Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) has successfully secured funding for the downtown Hannibal stormwater project. The $3.5 million allocation, included in the appropriations bill signed into law last month, will support the project slated to take place from North Street to Mark Twain Avenue. The initiative was initially authorized in the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2022, signed into law in December 2022.

“I’m thrilled to secure this funding for Hannibal,” expressed Graves. “During the Flood of 2019, part of Hannibal’s stormwater system collapsed, threatening downtown Hannibal. The Corps of Engineers fixed part of the damages near the levee, but there is still more work to be done. As a continuation of those repairs, this funding will take the project even further than originally planned. This project is a great example of what we can accomplish through the Water Resources Development Act.”

Hannibal Mayor Barry Louderman also emphasized the positive collaboration between the City and the Federal Government in addressing local issues. Louderman stated, “This demonstrates how well the City and Federal Government can work together to remedy local problems, and we are extremely grateful to Congressman Graves for securing this funding for Hannibal.”