LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced on Thursday that more than $3 million in financing is being provided in three Arkansas counties.
Officials said the $3,176,035 will impact water services for 11,000 Arkansans.
Financing was approved for four total projects in three counties:
- Gravel Ridge Suburban Improvement District #213, Pulaski County, was approved for an additional $976,035 loan from the General Obligation Bond Program. This project serves a current customer base of 1,489. These funds will be used to rehabilitate the sewer collection system.
- Oak Shadows Suburban Improvement District #249, Pulaski County, was approved for a $100,000 emergency loan from the Water Development Fund. This project serves a current customer base of 51. These funds will support urgent repairs to the sewer system.
- The Southwest Arkansas Water Facilities Board of Hempstead County was approved for an additional $100,000 loan from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. This project serves a current customer base of 866. These funds will be used for water system improvements and system extension.
- City of Van Buren, Crawford County, was approved for an additional $2,000,000 loan from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. This project serves a current customer base of 8,768. These funds will support water line improvements.
“Arkansas is growing fast because people and businesses believe in what we’re building here,” the governor said. “That growth depends on strong infrastructure — from families counting on clean water to businesses needing reliable systems when they invest in our state. These projects will help communities ready for growth, compete for new economic opportunity, and keep Arkansas moving forward.”…