“Vital investments like these are critical to attract business to the City of Warren and are key components of economic development that benefit the entire Southeast Arkansas region,” Ross said. “I applaud the Delta Regional Authority for providing federal funding to this worthwhile project, and I am proud of Warren and Mayor Bryan Martin for recognizing that an improved industrial park will create an economic ripple effect to allow Warren to grow and prosper.”

"This federal investment will help provide critical infrastructure improvements that will benefit the local economy," said Lincoln. “I applaud the residents and local leaders of Warren for working to secure this investment from the Delta Regional Authority."

“It’s important that we make these critical investments in infrastructure now in order to encourage economic growth for the future,” said Pryor. “This wastewater facility will keep the Warren Industrial Park competitive as well as improve the standard of living for Warren residents and their surrounding environment.”

The Warren Industrial Park is home to the H & L Poultry Processing Plant, which employs 309 workers.  This wastewater pre-treatment facility will provide the infrastructure necessary to accommodate the plant’s continued operations in its current location.  Also, with the installation of this facility, the city of Warren will become compliant with Environmental Protection Agency ordinances. 

The facility will include water and sewer extension lines, a 250,000 gallon aeration tank, two dissolve aeration flotation units, pumps, screens, reinforced concrete slab, chemical feeders, a pre-fabricated metal building, and miscellaneous electrical and plumbing work. 

The DRA, a federal agency established by Congress in 2000, is designed to channel resources, aid, and guidance for economic development to the Mississippi Delta region.

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