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Board advances Cornish Creek water-treatment expansion; county cites ARPA and other funding sources

Newton County Board of Commissioners · March 18, 2026
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Summary

The board approved the second reading of a service agreement to expand the Cornish Creek Water Treatment Facility; staff said the project cost is $172,655,099 and that most funding will come from other sources including ARPA. Commissioners asked where funds will come from.

Newton County commissioners moved forward March 17 on the Cornish Creek Water Treatment Facility expansion, approving the second reading of a professional‑services agreement that staff said increases the project scope.

County Manager Brown presented the item and said the Cornish Creek expansion scope rose from a previously cited $25 million to $39.5…

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