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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $500,000 for the Paw Paw Waterline Extension Project in Buchanan County and $500,000 for the Giles Hollow Water Line Extension in Lee County, totaling an additional $1 million in Federal support announced this week for water projects in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District:

“Water service is a critical need for communities to attract residents and support development. Today’s award by the Appalachian Regional Commission of $1 million for waterline extension projects in Southwest Virginia will enable more people to have a safe and reliable water source. This is a valuable contribution to infrastructure in our communities.”

Background

The $500,000 to the Paw Paw Waterline Extension Project in Buchanan County supports the final phase of waterline extension along Paw Paw Road, bringing potable water to 63 households.

The $500,000 to the Giles Hollow Water Line Extension in Lee County will help extend waterline service to 30 households and supports the first phase of a project to bring water service to the Giles Hollow community.

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