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Jonesboro invests over $8 million in water and sewer infrastructure upgrades

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 5
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What happened

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Jonesboro is investing more than $8 million to improve its water and sewer systems. This includes $2 million from a Water Sector Grant for water improvements and $8 million for the wastewater treatment plant. State Rep. Jack McFarland is assisting with the project, which is expected to be finished within the next year.

From knoe.com

Why it matters

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Town leaders state the infrastructure investment will support economic growth and help the area attract new businesses and jobs. The wastewater plant is currently under construction.

From knoe.com

Who's involved

  • JonesboroThe town undertaking the multimillion-dollar water and sewer infrastructure upgrades
  • Jack McFarlandThe politician assisting with the civic effort to improve local infrastructure

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Palace TheatreSpeculative

    Improved local infrastructure could increase market demand for local venues.

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The entities involved

  • Jonesboro

    parish seat of Jackson Parish, Louisiana, United States

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  • Jack McFarland

    American politician

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