Construction Law

Water Main Break Highlights Need for Infrastructure Investment

By John P. Ahlers

In Maryland, a water main break highlights the need for infrastructure investment. Both the state of Washington legislature as well at the Federal Government politicians are calling for investment in infrastructure as the vehicle to lift the US economy out of its present doldrums. A water main break during the morning rush hours on a busy commuter route in Maryland last month is an example of the crumbling infrastructure in the Untied States and illustrates the need for immediate repairs. The economic stimulus package proposed by President-elect Obama is an opportunity to make those water infrastructure investments desperately needed Maryland as well as the rest of the United States.

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Full post as published by Construction Law Blog on January 27, 2009 (boomark / email).