SALINE County issued the following announcement on Mar. 1.
The Saline County Quorum Court approved appropriating $10,000,000 ($10M) of Saline County’s American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to the Saline Regional Public Water Authority (Water Authority), for a transformative water infrastructure project. The Quorum Court recognized that securing a dependable, economical, reliable water source is integral for the long-term success of Saline County. The Water Authority’s water infrastructure project does that, and will act as a strategic economic development tool, improving the quality of life of almost the entire population of Saline County, by directly lowering water rates over the next 30 years. “From my years as Mayor of the City of Haskell and Saline County Judge, I know how critical the need is for the Water Authority project,” said Saline County Judge Jeff Arey. “This project will significantly benefit the citizens of Saline County, further making Saline County a world-class destination.” The project, over the next several years, will build an intake structure on the Ouachita River, transport that raw water to Saline County, construct a water treatment plant, and then transport the treated waters to members of the Water Authority. The ARP funds will be used for project costs, including land and easement acquisitions, engineering costs, and construction costs.
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Source: SALINE County
