Stimulus projects announced for 13 Arkansas communities

The Arkansas Recovery Office today announced 13 grants totaling more than $5.1 million to Arkansas communities, as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Here they are:

City of Hughes: $1,472,500 Update sewer system and water line, replace meters and fire hydrants.
City of Sunset: $375,000 Bring sewage system up to ADEQ standards, rehabilitate water pumps stations.
City of Widener: $320,000 Repair sewer system, replace water lines and meters.
City of Humnoke: $300,000 Update water tank and pump station.
Crawford County: $250,000 Provide water and sewer hookups for low-to- moderate-income households.
City of Dumas: $250,000 Renovate building for the Delta Technology Education Center.
City of Foreman: $250,000 Renovate building to be used as a community center and computer lab.
City of Lake Village: $250,000 Repair and reconstruction of Luna Lane.
City of Rector: $250,000 Renovate buildings for use as a job training, technology and wellness center.
Searcy County: $250,000 Improve energy efficiency of the Searcy County Civic Center.
Yell County: $250,000 Construct a building for employment opportunities for the developmentally disabled.
City of Williford: $235,000 Renovate building for use as a public library.
City of Dardanelle: $200,000 Renovate building for use as a regional food bank.