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Thursday, December 8, 2011(Boone County Democratic Party)
Governor Steve
Beshear's Communications Office
Gov. Beshear Announces
More Than $500,000 to Enhance Kentucky Tourism
| Press Release Date: | Wednesday, December 07, 2011 |
| Contact Information: | Kerri Richardson Terry Sebastian 502-564-2611 |
FRANKFORT, Ky.- Governor Steve Beshear today announced 18 new Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) project grants to help enhance tourism across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The Department for Local Government (DLG) will administer the funds, totaling $558,537, to project awardees.
“Improving Kentucky parks and recreational facilities visibly enhances our communities, helps increase tourism and boosts local economies during these still difficult times,” Gov. Beshear said. “This funding will also add to local residents’ quality of life – giving them excellent spaces to play sports, go hiking or camping, and to live overall healthier and more active lifestyles.”
The LWCF is a grant matching reimbursement program for the development and maintenance of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities, such as campgrounds, sports and playfields, swimming and fishing areas, boating facilities and trails.
Funding for this program is allocated to DLG by the National Park Service, which is part of the U.S. Department of Interior. Cities, counties, state and federal agencies are eligible to apply.
FY11 applicants that have been approved for LWCF project grants include:
Applicant:
City of LaCenter
Project
Title: LaCenter
Park
Revitalization
County:
Ballard
LWCF Grant
Amount: $25,000
Applicant: Christian
County Fiscal Court
Project
Title: Pennyrile
Mountain Bike Skills Training
Area
County:
Christian
LWCF Grant
Amount: $60,000
Applicant: City
of Manchester
Project
Title: Bert
T. Combs & Governor RV Park
Improvements
County:
Clay
LWCF Grant
Amount: $24,828
Applicant: City
of Marion
Project
Title: Marion/Crittenden
County Park Track
Project
County:
Crittenden
LWCF Grant
Amount: $15,050
Applicant: City
of Frankfort
Project
Title: Cove
Springs II Pavilion and Archery
Facilities
County:
Franklin
LWCF Grant
Amount: $30,000
Applicant:
Henderson County Fiscal
Court
Project
Title: Sandy
Lee Watkins County Park
Lake
County:
Henderson
LWCF Grant
Amount: $50,000
Applicant: City
of Dawson Springs
Project
Title:
Dawson Springs City Park
Upgrades
County:
Hopkins
LWCF Grant
Amount: $13,834
Applicant: City
of Middletown
Project
Title: Cross
Creek Park Phase
II
County:
Jefferson
LWCF Grant
Amount: $20,356
Applicant: City
of Paintsville
Project
Title:
Paintsville Playground
Project
County:
Johnson
LWCF Grant
Amount:
$23,267
Applicant:
City of Barbourville
Project
Title:
Thompson Park Splash
Area
County:
Knox
LWCF Grant
Amount: $19,202
Applicant: City
of Richmond
Project
Title: Lake
Reba Handicap Accessible
Playground
County:
Madison
LWCF Grant
Amount: $50,000
Applicant: City
of Calvert City
Project
Title: Calvert
City Tennis Court
Project
County:
Marshall
LWCF Grant
Amount:
$50,000
Applicant: City
of Dover
Project
Title: Dover
City Park
Improvements
County:
Mason
LWCF Grant
Amount: $7,000
Applicant: City
of Livermore
Project
Title:
Jerry Zuehl Memorial Skate
Park
County:
McLean
LWCF Grant
Amount: $20,000
Applicant: City
of Pikeville
Project
Title: Pikeville
Handicap Accessible Horseback Riding
Area
County:
Pike
LWCF Grant
Amount: $60,000
Applicant: Russell
County Fiscal Court
Project
Title: Lake
Cumberland Recreational Center Restroom
Project
County:
Russell
LWCF Grant
Amount: $10,000
Applicant: City
of Russell Springs
Project
Title: Leroy
Rowe Memorial Park
Improvements
County:
Russell
LWCF Grant
Amount: $30,000
Applicant: Shelby
County Fiscal Court
Project
Title: Shelby
Trails Equestrian
Park
County:
Shelby
LWCF Grant
Amount: $50,000