The money will fund the final phase of rehabilitation for the Hot Springs bathhouses and will put the bathhouses in a position to be functional retail buildings.  Upon completion, the bathhouses will be suitable for leasing to a private developer pending approval from the National Park Service. 

"Restoring these bathhouses has been one of my top priorities since my first day in office,” said Ross.  “The bathhouses are located in the heart of historic Hot Springs National Park, and will revitalize downtown, creating tremendous economic opportunity for the city.  This project is essential to preserving downtown Hot Springs for future generations of Arkansans.” 

The Senate must now pass their version of the bill.  Once the final conference committee bill is passed, the President must sign it into law before this project is final.