Summary
A $1.37 million contract with Square One Enterprises would build a new 8-inch water line and pressure reducing station along Race Track Road, improving water service in that corridor.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Construction contract of $1,372,304, funded by 2018 Revenue Bonds.
Homes and businesses along Race Track Road and Rutgers Street that would get improved water pressure and reliability.
Ratepayers could face further increases; a catastrophic line failure could leave the city under a state or federal consent decree.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Audit Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting - Sep 10, 2026
The city's reported 33–35% water loss (versus an expected 20–22% for a system its size) is getting its first-ever internal audit. Members said the findings could be decisive: reclaiming even a million gallons a day with new leak-detection technology could delay a $300–500 million transmission line and soften future rate increases.
Board of Directors - Regular Meeting - Jun 2, 2026
A $1.37 million contract with Square One Enterprises would build a new 8-inch water line and pressure reducing station along Race Track Road, improving water service in that corridor.
City of Fort Smith named finalist in water line proposal for Elon Musk's company
City of Fort Smith named finalist in water line proposal for Elon Musk's company 5newsonline.com
Board of Directors - Study Session - Feb 10, 2026
The 10-year, $382 million plan was defeated in December and directors refused to advance it again as written, calling it unachievable and asking for a shorter, prioritized version.
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