Press Release

OKLAHOMA CITY –The Locust Grove Public Works Authority (Authority) received approval for $3,000,000 in funding Tuesday from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the Authority’s water infrastructure.  Construction of upgrades and improvements to the water system will be financed by the Oklahoma American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant program along with $5,000,000 in Cherokee Nation matching funds, and $1,800,000 from Indian Health Services.  

The Authority owns and operates a water treatment plant (WTP) that serves the Locust Grove residents. The WTP is expanding service to the Snake Creek and Iron Post area. These proceeds will be used to construct a new booster pump station, construct a new elevated storage tank, and extend the current waterline to the Snake Creek and Iron Post area. 

Joe Freeman, chief of the OWRB’s Financial Assistance Division, calculated that the Authority’s customers will save an estimated $4,826,400 compared to traditional financing.