Words on dam lock funding inadequate
For years, we have listened to our state’s politicians say they are obtaining Chickamauga Lock funding. About $180 million was spent before work was stopped and all construction equipment removed, including the huge cement factory.
Our politicians didn’t adequately fund the project to completion. It was a start-and-stop that cost the taxpayers millions.
So, now we hear them brag that $3 million is available this year to restart construction, and next year a whopping $29 million.
With $780 million required to finish the project, it’s painfully obvious our representatives are simply posturing with our tax dollars so they can claim their campaign promises were met and, once again, these insignificant efforts will cost the taxpayers millions.