Fort Smith, Ark. – The City of Fort Smith has broken ground on the next phase of the Lake Fort Smith Water Transmission Line project, marking another step toward improving water system reliability across the River Valley.
The groundbreaking ceremony included U.S. Sen. John Boozman, EPA Region 6 Deputy Director Curry Jones, state officials and representatives of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.
The city credited Boozman with helping secure $12 million in federal funding for the project.
The latest work involves a three-mile segment that is part of the larger 12-mile Phase 2 of the five-phase transmission line project.
City officials said the improvements are intended to provide a more reliable water system capable of supporting the River Valley’s growth for decades.
The project is being completed in multiple phases, with each segment bringing the city closer to strengthening its water transmission infrastructure.