Pike County Federal Funding

During a visit to Pike County today, Gov. Andy Beshear recommended two ongoing projects for federal funding and announced state funding for another.The ongoing projects, designed to bolster water infrastructure and protect the area from future flood damage, if approved, would be funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission. The Mountain Water District Administrator says these exciting, future developments will boost tourism and the economy in Pike County.In addition, the Pike County Fiscal Court applied for more than $442,000 in ARC funds to add to their flood wall project, which would prevent historic floods like the 1977 event, from happening again.

Source: MG News


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