In collaboration with the Department for Local Government, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday more than $5 million in grants to 6 local governments for water and sewer projects across Kentucky. Neighboring Edmonton and also Hart County were two of the governments to receive grants.
Edmonton
The City of Edmonton received $500,000 from ARC paired with $4.5 million in local funds for improvements to their water storage and distribution system. Edmonton experiences issues with water quality because of equipment malfunctions. The improvements will provide cleaner water to 11 businesses and 207 households.
Hart County
To expand an existing wastewater pre-treatment facility, Hart County received a combined $1.5 million from a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant.
This expansion will greatly increase the capacity of the plant, which will aid in the announced expansions of T. Marzetti and Sister Schubert’s. Beyond improving its unique advantage at attracting businesses in the food industry, this project will create 72 jobs.
The other governments on the list to receive grants for water & sewer projects include: Manchester, Estill County, Perry County, and Lancaster.
