Wes Hickman (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)

WASHINGTON-  U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced $1.2 million in federal funds for projects in Allendale and Barnwell Counties.

Award recipients include:

Allendale
Allendale County will receive a $105,000 grant for the purchase of a new fire truck for the Town of Allendale.

The Town of Allendale will receive a $50,000 grant to for the purchase of four new police cars.  The town was previously awarded $55,000 and $108,040 grants for this project.

Barnwell
The Town of Olar will receive a $616,000 loan and $521,700 grant for water system improvements.  The funds will be used for the installation of a new storage tank in Olar, a new well in Govan, and new lines, hydrants, and taps in both towns.  Olar was previously awarded a $15,000 grant for this project.

The grants were awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of Rural Development.

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