Griffith Announces $700,000 ARC Grant for SWVA Waterline Project

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | W. P. Jackson Krug (202-225-3861)

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Lee County, Virginia, a $700,000 grant. This funding will support the completion of municipal waterline to serve households in Lee and Scott Counties. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

 

“Potable water is an important resource for Southwest Virginia communities.

 

“This ARC grant for $700,000 helps Lee County construct new waterline service for the residents of the Flower Gap and Fairview areas in Lee and Scott Counties.”

 

BACKGROUND

 

According to ARC, the name of this project is the Flower Gap – Fairview Waterline Extension Project.

 

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