Funds will bring clean water to 65 households, help construct a new park in Russell and improve Worthington City Park

Greenup, Ky – On Sep 19th, Governor Andy Beshear announced $1,572,027 in awards to improve infrastructure in Greenup County. The funding will extend waterlines in the City of Greenup to serve 65 households, help develop a new park in Russell and resurface courts in Worthington City Park.

“Investing in clean water and in our parks prioritizes the health of Kentuckians,” said Gov. Beshear. “These are fundamental investments that will improve the lives of our people.”

Greenup Waterline Extensions
Gov. Beshear announced $1,525,000 in Cleaner Water Program funding for waterline extensions in the City of Greenup. A new waterline will connect to an existing line along Sheep Hollow Road and travel to Lower White Oak Road. The waterline will travel along Lower White Oak Road, branching off to supply water to Little Kellen Hollow Road and Pruitt Hollow Road, and approximately one mile along Buck Hollow Road.

A 50,000-gallon storage tank will be installed to supply sufficient pressure and flow to the entire area serviced by the new line. A new pump station will be built to fill the storage tank. This extension will provide service to 65 unserved households.

“This funding is going to help us move forward with an incredible project here in Greenup,” said Mayor Lundie Meadows. “This will serve over 60 unserved households and make sure more people have clean water. Many thanks to Gov. Beshear and the state legislature for helping us secure this money.”

Russell City Park Phase One
Gov. Beshear announced the Department for Local Government has selected the City of Russell for $33,564 in funding from the Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). The project will undergo review by the National Parks Service for final approval.

The City of Russell plans to use the funds to build a new city park at 677 Riverside Drive. Phase 1 of the project includes constructing new walkways in the park leading to a pad for a future shelter. The project scope also includes the installation of lighting, trash bins, grills, picnic tables and benches, along with other park amenities.

“The benefits of the Russell City Park project are invaluable,” said Mayor Ron Simpson. “It will bring families together and unite our population. This grant funding will help move our city forward and into a brighter future.”

Worthington City Park Upgrades
Gov. Beshear also announced the Department for Local Government has selected the City of Worthington for $13,463 from the LWCF. The funds would help Worthington resurface a basketball court in the park and turn the park’s tennis court into four pickleball courts. The funding would also go toward buying new park tables and benches.

“When we invest in our park, we invest in the wellbeing of our people in Worthington,” Mayor Jason Flocker said. “The resurfaced basketball court and new tables and benches will serve our community for years. And, as pickleball becomes more popular, our park will have four new courts. We are thankful for the recommendation of the funding.”

About the Land & Water Conservation Fund
The LWCF provides federal grant funds to protect important natural areas, to acquire land for outdoor recreation and to develop or renovate public outdoor recreation facilities such as campgrounds, picnic areas, sports and playfields, swimming facilities, boating facilities, fishing facilities, trails, natural areas and parks. To receive the federal funds, which are administered at the state level by the Department for Local Government, selected applicants must undergo federal review and receive approval from the National Park Service.

About the Cleaner Water Program
Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act and administered by the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority, $500 million has been appropriated through a bipartisan agreement with the General Assembly to provide clean drinking water and wastewater grants to fund projects across Kentucky since 2021. The 2022 funding will be allocated based on each county’s proportion of the state’s population, with the exception of Jefferson County’s share, which is discounted by 50% based on its high per capita allocation from the federal act. A list of the allocations by county can be found here.