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Algood Approves Contractor For Green Mountain Water Project

The next step has been taken for Algood to improve public water services for Green Mountain residents. The city council awarded the work to Mofield Brothers Construction at a $387,800 bid. City Administrator Keith Morrison said after additional engineering and environmental fees, the cost will be about $20,000 over budget. “There will be about 15 new taps installed for this,” ... Read More »

Algood Trying To Keep Costs Low For Green Mountain Water Project

Algood is trying to find ways to keep costs low on the Green Mountain Water Project. City Administrator Keith Morrison said one solution is bidding out the project with other sewer and water projects simultaneously. Morrison said the goal is to have bids in and approved in the next three to four months. “I think the biggest challenge is just trying ... Read More »

Algood Approves Green Mtn Water Project

Algood City Council unanimously approved an agreement to provide water to residents of the Green Mountain region. “The folks needed water and one of the county’s objectives was to look at areas that weren’t being served by clean drinking water,” City Administrator Keith Morrison said. “This was one of those areas. We worked out this opportunity with the county to ... Read More »

This Week: Van Buren Budget Talk; LA Stadium Meeting

The Algood City Council will consider the project to expand water lines to the Green Mountain area Tuesday night. The project received approval from the Putnam County Commissioners last week. The two will share costs on the project which will assist residents who do not have safe drinking water. Algood will operate the system as part of its water system. ... Read More »

Green Mountain Water Plan Approved

Putnam County Commissioners unanimously approved a water improvement plan for Green Mountain residents Monday. The county will join forces with the town of Algood to run water lines and install pumps. The county will pay $150,000 of the $270,000 price tag with the town of Algood footing the rest. “I think it’s a very good project and these people have ... Read More »

County Water Could Reach Green Mountain Residents

Putnam County’s Green Mountain residents could soon turn on their taps to county water for the first time. County Commissioners have been working with Algood officials to provide water to the region. Commissioner Cathy Reel said she looks forward to Monday night’s commissioners meeting to move the project forward. “They needed 12 active residents to sign on for us to ... Read More »