Town of Allen Receives $89,443 Grant for System Improvements from the OWRB
View allTown of Allen Receives $89,443 Grant for System Improvements from the OWRB
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Town of Allen (Town) received approval for $89,443 in funding on Tuesday from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the Town’s water and wastewater infrastructure. Construction of upgrades and improvements to the water and wastewater systems will be financed by the OWRB American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant program.
The Town operates both a water and wastewater system. To increase the reliability of their infrastructure, the Town has recently invested in new water meters, water well pumps, and a new sewer pump at the main lift station, as well as a new fire hydrant and all appurtenances required to complete these projects. The approved funding will be used to reimburse the Town for eligible costs related to these improvements, in an amount not to exceed $89,443.37, funded by an OWRB ARPA Grant of $89,443.37.
Lori Johnson, chief of the OWRB’s Financial Assistance Division, calculated that the Town’s customers will save an estimated $160,700.00 compared to traditional financing.