Starks, Louisiana

STARKS, November 14, 2007 – Community leaders and water system supporters were joined by USDA Rural Development State Director Clyde Holloway to break ground on a new water system that will serve over 775 users in northwest Calcasieu Parish—many of whom currently use private water wells for water.

Construction of the new water system will include approximately 548,000 linear feet of water distribution lines, 960 water meters, 60 fire hydrants, 50 flush hydrants, two water wells, a pump building, a 150,000-gallon ground storage tank, and a 250,000-gallon elevated water storage tank.

The new water system was funded by $2,599,000 in USDA Rural Development loan funds and $3,660,600 in USDA Rural Development grant funds.  Holloway presented the funds to the water district during groundbreaking ceremonies today.

“USDA Rural Development offers affordable financing to rural communities for development, improvement, and expansion of rural water systems,” said Holloway.  “It took many people working together to make this project possible—and we are proud to be a part of it.”

Over $6.2 million presented by USDA Rural Development to construct new water system in Calcasieu Parish.

Many community residents, as well as media, attend ceremony.
 

Display of flags at check presentation/groundbreaking ceremony.

Ground is broken on new water system that will serve over 775 rural users.