Beshear announces $2.9 million in Western Kentucky projects

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear speaks about the status of construction of the Blue Oval SV battery plant during an interview at the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort, Ky., Thursday, June 6, 2024. ( AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Governor Andy Beshear announced funding from the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) for upcoming projects in Western Kentucky that will support workforce training and public infrastructure .

The funding of $2,950,657 will be dedicated to four projects:

• $2,024,000 will be provided to the City of Sturgis to rehabilitate its wastewater treatment plant.
• $450,000 will be provided to Henderson Community College to support its advanced industrial maintenance training program.
• $326,657 will be paid to Webster County Fiscal Court for workforce training equipment for students.
• $150,000 will also be paid to the Webster County Fiscal Court to develop a comprehensive economic development plan.

Beshear said, “The DRA does incredible work for our families in Western Kentucky. Today we celebrated projects to support workforce training, continue our economic momentum, and ensure our public infrastructure is updated. This is a great example of collaboration at the federal, state and local levels to improve the lives of Kentuckians.

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