Arkansas –
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) has received the first round of permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, clearing the way to begin construction on Lake Conway’s dam and boat lanes as part of the ongoing lake renovation project.
According to AGFC Assistant Chief of Construction Reid Phifer, work on the boat lanes is expected to begin within the next month.
“We’ve already notified the contractor who secured the bid for the boat lanes, and they are mobilizing to begin work soon,” Phifer said. “He was able to get a good look at the work while the lake was low and make a proper bid for the effort.
He can cut lanes when the water is lower and drive boat lane markers into the lakebed when the water is high, so we’re hoping he’s going to hit the ground running and stay busy regardless of water levels.”
The permit marks a key step forward in AGFC’s effort to renovate and improve Lake Conway’s infrastructure, aiming to enhance recreational access and long-term lake management.