Tag Archives: Water Projects

The Van Buren County Commission voted Tuesday night to transfer its $2.5 million in COVID utility funds to the town of Spencer and Bledsoe County. The state asked the county to make the transfer as a way to eliminate duplicate applications to the state. Engineer Consultant Zeda Hillis said the commission’s decision will eliminate the county’s role with this money. ... Read More »

White County will divide some $5 million between four utility districts for water infrastructure projects. The money comes from the state’s COVID money meant for water and sewer improvements. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county received $4 million with a $1 million local match. “We’re just getting everything ready to go,” Robinson said. “We’re going through the procurement ... Read More »

Livingston pursuing $4.3 million of state funding to address three projects in the city’s water system. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the largest undertaking would be transitioning the water system to automatic reading meters. “We would be using some of our TDEC eligibility ARPA funds to help along with this funding if we were to get it,” Hayes said. “The drinking water ... Read More »

Byrdstown will receive some $209,000 in American Rescue Plan funding. Mayor Sam Gibson said the town has plenty of uses for the funds with the focus being water projects. “Especially down in the Eagle Cove area, which is in need for bigger water lines,” Gibson said. “And, we got some work to do on our water plant, which our clear ... Read More »