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Madison reports completion or near-completion of ARPA-funded creek, park, road and water projects
Summary
City of Madison officials updated the county on four ARPA-funded local projects: Hearne Creek restoration, Liberty Park dugouts and concessions replacement, Kingsbridge Road neighborhood repairs, and an upgraded Cotton Hill well pump.
A City of Madison representative updated the Madison County Board that the city has largely completed four projects financed in part by county ARPA funds: Hearne Creek bank repair and low-water crossing construction, replacement of dugout and concession roofs at Liberty Park, neighborhood road repairs on Kingsbridge Road, and replacement and upgrade of the Cotton Hill well pump and controls.
"First of all, thank you very much for allowing us to give you an update, as well as thank you very much for the funds that you shared and and gave us to the city of Madison," the City of Madison representative said. The presenter said most city projects are complete "but for a punch list of items." The Hearne Creek work included bank repairs to mitigate flash flooding and a concrete low-water paved crossing where a footbridge had been repeatedly washed out; Brashear Creek work was described as ongoing and larger in scope.
Liberty Park dugouts and concession stands were replaced after bids exceeded initial estimates; county funds combined with local funds enabled full replacements rather than partial repairs. Kingsbridge Road work in a subdivision was completed and reported to have improved neighborhood conditions. A failed Cotton Hill well pump was not only replaced but upgraded, the city said, including improved pump controls to strengthen water service reliability.
City officials offered to leave detailed documentation with the county clerk and to provide updates for the county website. County board members thanked the city and reiterated that county ARPA funds must be spent by December 2026, a timeline the city said is not a problem because the projects are mostly finished.
