FRANKFORT, Ky. (WYMT) – On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced $13.2 million to improve clean water and sewer infrastructure across the Commonwealth.
The funding will be used for 10 projects. Three of those projects are in Eastern Kentucky.
“Every Kentuckian deserves high quality water and sewer infrastructure,” said Gov. Beshear. “We’re investing in all of our people, ensuring nobody is left behind. When we invest in critical infrastructure, we set our communities up for success for years to come.”
More than $819,000 will go to the Harlan County Fiscal Court. Officials said this project will extend public sewer service to more than 90 homes for the first time.
The city of Hindman will receive $808,500 to upgrade the city’s water meters for 640 homes.
In Salyersville, city leaders will get $1,250,000. The money will be used to improve seven lift stations and install new sewer line, providing first-time public sewer service to more than 1,500 homes.
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