Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $500,000 grant to improve infrastructure in the city of Moundville as part of a downtown renovation project.
The grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission, a federal-state partnership program, will enable the city to revitalize its water system and provide drainage improvements along Market Street, providing safe and dependable water while alleviating potential flooding and water damage for multiple businesses and households.
The ARC grant will complement a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant, awarded by Gov. Ivey in November 2024, to renovate downtown sidewalks and provide other improvements.
“This project along with the one to be funded by the Community Development Block Grant will bring significant improvements to businesses and residents as part of the city’s efforts to enhance quality of life and revitalize downtown,” Gov. Ivey said. “I am pleased to announce this grant.”
ARC funds will enable the city to replace 50-yearold water lines, eliminate unhealthy lead joints and add fire hydrants along Market Street from the intersection of Alabama Highway 69 to about Clamont Drive. Additionally, concrete gutters and storm sewer pipes will be installed to improve drainage in the area.
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering both the ARC and CDBG awards.
“City and area leaders are to be commended for their dedication to revitalize downtown Moundville with these worthy projects that will improve services and quality of life,” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said. “ADECA joins Gov. Ivey in congratulating the city for pursuing and securing these funds.”
Gov. Ivey notified Moundville Mayor Tony Lester that the grant had been awarded. The city has pledged $489,800 for the project.
ARC is an economic development agency of the federal government and 13 state governments. The agency’s mission is to innovate, partner, and invest to build community capacity and strengthen economic growth in Appalachia to help the region achieve socioeconomic parity with the nation. Thirty-seven Alabama counties, including Hale County, are part of the ARC region and eligible for funds.
ADECA manages a range of programs that support law enforcement, economic development, recreation, energy conservation and water resource management.
