05/30/2018 - Congresswoman Bonamici Visits to Spotlight Fed Investment in Hunziker Ind Core 44 City of Tigard
Press Release
13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard,Oregon 97223 www.tigard-or.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 30, 2018
Contact:
Kent Wyatt
Senior Management Analyst
City of Tigard
13125 SW Hall Boulevard
Tigard, Oregon 97223
kentw@tigard-or.gov
Congresswoman Bonamici Visits Tigard to Spotlight Federal Investment in the
Hunziker Industrial Core Project
The City of Tigard is hosting a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Hunziker Industrial Core Access
Project on Friday,June 1 at 9:30 a.m. Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici will deliver remarks about
the Hunziker Project and its expected impact on the Tigard community.
"Federal investments like this $2.1 million grant help build our infrastructure and lead to thriving
local communities," said Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici. "I have been proud to partner with the
City of Tigard in seeking and securing federal funds to develop the Hunziker Industrial Core and
create good local jobs. From the groundbreaking onward, this federal investment will help Tigard
continue to grow and prosper."
Federal funding will be paired with State of Oregon funding and a developer's contribution to build a
public road from Hunziker Street to the heavy rail tracks and eventually to Tech Center Drive.
Federal funding comes from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Agency's
Public Works and Economic Development Assistance fund.
Other dignitaries giving remarks at the ceremony include Tigard Mayor John Cook, Steve Wells,
Senior Managing Director,Trammel Crow, and David Porter, Economic Development
Representative,USDOC—Economic Development Administration
"The City of Tigard is extremely grateful to Senator Merkley and Representative Bonamici for
supporting our EDA grant request. Their offices have been engaged in this project for nearly two
years helping the city navigate the federal process and ultimately bring this federal investment to
Tigard," said Mayor Cook. "The EDA grant will help stimulate investment, economic growth and
job creation in our community."
Project details can be found at http://www.tigard-or.gov/business/hunziker_core_infrastructure_project.php