Press Release

OKLAHOMA CITY –The Dewar Public Works Authority (Authority) received approval for $300,000 in funding Tuesday from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the Authority’s water infrastructure.  Construction of upgrades and improvements to the water system will be financed by the Oklahoma American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant program along with $300,000 in Muskogee Creek Nation matching funds, and $216,318 from Indian Health Services.

The Authority owns and operates a public water supply system for the town of Dewar. The current booster pump station and water mains are in need of replacement. These proceeds will be used to construct a new booster pump station and replace system water mains, enhancing the water system functionality for the Authority.

Joe Freeman, chief of the OWRB’s Financial Assistance Division, calculated that the Authority’s customers will save an estimated $456,000 compared to traditional financing.