Dothan, Ala. – (WDNews) Houston County Commission Chairman Brandon Shoupe announced Tuesday a major infrastructure investment in the Houston County Distribution Park, located near State Line Road between Madrid and Cottonwood. More than $3.25 million will be directed toward expanding sewer and water service to support future industrial growth in the area.
The improvements are funded through Alabama’s Growing Alabama Tax Credit program. The majority of the funding will go toward installing a new sewer line to connect the park to the Cypress Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. The current on-site treatment facility has just 6,000 gallons per day of remaining capacity—far short of what’s needed to attract and support new industry.
An additional $190,000 will be used to complete a water line extension, thanks to a partnership between the Houston County Water Authority and Dothan Utilities.
“This project wouldn’t be possible without the strong intergovernmental collaboration we enjoy here in Southeast Alabama, especially with our local State delegation that supported this legislation,” said Chairman Shoupe. “I also want to commend Matt Parker and Colton Cureton at the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce—their forward-thinking leadership played a pivotal role in making today’s announcement a reality. Finally, I also need to thank Dothan City Commission for their partnership with the Houston County Commission to make this a reality.”
Houston County expressed appreciation to the local companies that contributed to the effort through the Growing Alabama Tax Credit program, which allows businesses to offset state tax liabilities by investing in public infrastructure:
River Bank & Trust – $1,000,000
Regions Bank – $500,000
Great Southern Wood – $500,000
Wiregrass Electric Cooperative – $300,000
South Alabama Electric Cooperative – $300,000
Troy Bank & Trust – $250,000
MidSouth Bank – $207,500
Synovus Bank – $100,000
Friend Bank – $100,000
This project is seen as a critical step toward expanding infrastructure in Houston County and strengthening the region’s appeal to future industrial partners.
