Arkansas Water Infrastructure Upgrade | Little Rock News

Central Arkansas Water is diving into a $9 million engineering design for a massive 72-inch backup water line stretching from Lake Maumelle to the Jack H. Wilson Water Treatment Plant, ensuring uninterrupted water flow as aging pipes reach their limits. The project, set to begin in 2029 and wrap in 2032, includes a route running parallel to existing lines before veering near the Little Maumelle River. Meanwhile, $591K is approved for critical repairs to the 1936 Lake Winona dam spillway, addressing concrete deterioration with cleaning, sealing, and patching. At the Wilson plant, temporary electrical gear is in place while permanent systems are installed, a new chemical building rises, and one basin gets upgraded with fresh equipment and improved treatment zones—all part of a $139 million overhaul expected to finish by 2030, funded by a major bond issue. This is serious infrastructure investment to keep the region’s water supply strong and reliable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e38f764c6c2714c5