SACRAMENTO >> After working hand-in-hand with representatives from Lake County and numerous state and federal agencies for nearly two years, Senator Mike McGuire was able to announce this week a community meeting and official groundbreaking ceremony in the Anderson Springs community on Saturday, Sept. 9.
The community meeting and groundbreaking will be focused on a $10.5 million wastewater collection system that will allow for 119 homes to be rebuilt in the community of Anderson Springs and Hammers for Hope, the State of California’s nonprofit housing development partner, will be breaking ground on the first of a few dozen homes that will be rebuilt with millions from the State’s CalHome Fund.
CalHome loans are extremely low interest to no interest and will help residents rebuild their home, lost to the fires, and help them rebuild their lives.
“From the first night of the devastating Valley Fire, we made a promise to rebuild South Lake County stronger than ever,” said McGuire, who rushed to Lake County immediately after the fire erupted. “We have been working with a tireless team from the County of Lake along with numerous state and federal agencies to secure millions in rebuilding funds which will get these improvement projects built. September 9 will be a milestone day for the County and the hundreds of residents who have been waiting to rebuild in the community they love and call home.”
The many state and local leaders along with several businesses and non-profits who helped bring these wildland fires under control, those who stepped up in the recovery process and those who are helping to rebuild this County stronger than ever will also be recognized during the event.
But Anderson Springs and its need for an upgraded wastewater system has been a focus of debate.
“The fires over the last two years hit this county hard and thanks to the leadership of Senator McGuire and the collaboration between the county and state agencies, we have been able to make great progress on projects like Anderson Springs,” said Lake County Supervisor Rob Brown.
