City of Eureka Springs Public Works

08/26/2026

For public information, these are not Flock cameras. They are traffic counters. Please do not paint or damage them. They cost over $1,500 each and they help us create a log on traffic amounts on roads that we can use in the future to determine future needs.

I thought putting a Public Works sticker on them would be enough to let everyone know they are not Police cameras, but maybe I'm wrong? These do not have any cameras inside of them. They use a radar signal to count vehicles.

Simon

08/19/2026

Have you noticed all of the "Road Work Ahead" signs along East Van Buren lately? Me too, so I had to see what it was all about. The Arkansas Department of Transportation will be performing an asphalt overlay of Highway 62 (East Van Buren) from Berryville to Highway 23 North (South Main Street) in the near future. This project covers 12.13 miles and has a project total of $6,964,662. More information about this project can me located at the ArDOT website.

I do not have an anticipated start or end date yet, but I have no doubt this project will be in our area soon and will cause traffic disruptions on East Van Buren. As I find out more, I will definitely share it with you all.

To look up a summary of the ArDOT District 9 projects that are upcoming, under construction, or completed, please go tohttps://ardot-gis-imagery.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/PM/AOI/08_0_Carroll.pdf

I would love to be able to tell everyone to call our office with any questions, but we don't have the answers that you may need. If you have any questions or concerns, my advice would be to reach out to the ArDOT District 9 Headquarters at (870) 743-2100.

Simon Wiley - Director of Public Works

08/14/2026

Eureka Springs is in the running for the Hallmark's Merriest Christmas Towns Contest! To vote, go to https://merriestchristmastownscontest.hallmarkchannel.com/vote/13 and enter your email. You don't have to click the box to subscribe but you will need to check your email to confirm the vote. It is easy to do, and will bring nationwide attention to our charming city during the holiday season.

08/05/2026

Currently our crews are working on three water leaks throughout town. White street, Gotta Hold Brewery and upper East Mountain. Please be vigilant of our workers when traveling in these areas. Intermittent water service can be expected while we repair the lines.
East Mountain is a large service line and water service interruptions will encompass a larger area. As always we appreciate everyone's consideration as the work progresses. If you have any questions please call our office at 479-253-9600.
Thank you

Sean Mellon

07/22/2026

We are accepting bids for the rehabilitation project of the Black Bass Lake Dam. If you would like to place a bid to complete this project, please follow the guidelines as shown in the attached images.

If you are a contractor interested in bidding, you can get a paper copy of the documents at our office, 3174 East Van Buren. You can receive a digital copy by emailing me at [email protected] and I will reply back with a digital packet.

Best of luck to all who are interested in bidding for this project!

07/20/2026

Today, we received a call from a concerned citizen asking about the possibility of a data center being constructed in our community and whether our water system could support such a project.

We appreciate residents reaching out with questions and sharing their concerns. At this time, there has been no discussion or submitted or approved plans for a data center. However, we want to address the question directly.

Based on our current water system capacity, the City does not have the available water resources necessary to support the construction and operation of a data center. Facilities of this type can require significant and continuous water usage for cooling and operations, and our existing infrastructure is not designed to accommodate that level of demand.

The City of Eureka Springs Public Works Department remains committed to responsible growth while protecting the reliability of our water and wastewater systems for our residents, businesses, and essential services. Any future development proposals would undergo a thorough review to ensure they are compatible with our infrastructure and the long-term interests of our community.

We encourage anyone with questions or concerns to contact us. We appreciate your engagement and will continue to keep the community informed on important issues.

07/14/2026

07/06/2026

We are working on creating a new survey to send out to find areas of eligibility throughout the city for upcoming grant opportunities. We will post more on the subject as we get closer to mailing out the surveys and performing door-to-door surveys of those who did not complete the survey. Please note that this surveying process will not begin in the immediate future as it is something we are working on. My assumption is that the surveys will be sent out in August at the earliest. We are creating the surveys and working with the NWA Economic Development District to make sure that we are doing everything correctly.

Completing a city-wide income survey helps us secure essential state and federal grants. By proving the true financial makeup of your neighborhood, we can qualify for low-interest loans and grant funding to fix roads, upgrade water & sewer systems, and build affordable housing.

When a city applies for grants—such as the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) or funding from the USDA—we must prove that a specific majority (usually 51%) of residents qualify as Low- to Moderate-Income (LMI). From the previous surveys we have completed on a city-wide scale, the results do not meet the LMI requirements. This future survey will try to identify the areas that do meet the LMI threshold so we can target in on those areas specifically.

Completing these surveys offers several direct benefits to your community. (1) Unlocking Vital Infrastructure Funds: Census estimates can sometimes be inaccurate or overestimate a community's wealth. An official income survey ensures your city has the correct data to win project funding. (2) Keeping Utility Bills Down: Securing grants and low-interest loans means the city avoids borrowing at steep market rates, which helps keep water and sewer rates affordable for residents. (3) Funding Community Programs: This data helps cities target resources to those who need them most, supporting small businesses, public safety, and other vital services.

Survey results are kept highly confidential and are aggregated, meaning your individual financial data is never published or shared.

For survey results to be valid and accepted by funding agencies (like the Department of Housing and Urban Development), the process must be carefully structured. Instead of surveying every single household, we will use sample size calculators to select a statistically significant, random set of homes. The data is compiled to calculate the precise percentage of LMI individuals in the target area. Once the threshold is met or verified, we can submit grant applications to fund crucial local improvements.

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06/24/2026

We are seeking volunteers to support the Main Street Eureka Springs, City of Eureka Springs Building Department, and The Auditorium floor refinishing project on the lower level. No heavy lifting required. Assistance with materials and crew support is needed. The project runs from tomorrow to Sunday, 8am-3pm, and we welcome one-day or half-day commitments. Thank you in advance.

If you are able and willing to volunteer your time, please do.