Barrow County has been awarded a two-million-dollar grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to support the expansion of the Tanners Bridge Wastewater Treatment Facility, which county officials say will help meet the needs of continued growth along the Highway 316 corridor.
The funding will be used to increase the facility’s treatment capacity to two million gallons per day, providing the infrastructure necessary to accommodate future residential and commercial development while ensuring wastewater service for years to come.
The expansion represents another strategic investment in Barrow County’s infrastructure as the community continues to experience sustained growth and economic development.
“Quality growth begins with quality infrastructure,” said Barrow County Chairman Pat Graham. “This grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission allows us to make a strategic investment that will strengthen capacity along the Highway 316 corridor and help position Barrow County for continued economic opportunity. By planning ahead and expanding critical infrastructure, we are ensuring we can continue to attract high-quality development and investment while maintaining the level of service our citizens expect.”
In addition to the $2 million ARC grant, Barrow County has appropriated approximately $7.6 million toward the project, funded from the Barrow County Water and Sewer funds.