Central Kentucky Regional Airport set to grab hold of million-dollar grant
The city of Berea and the Central Kentucky Regional Airport is set to receive a major infrastructure investment to improve its water and sewer system.
and last updated 2021-07-23 17:53:33-04
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) â The city of Berea and the Central Kentucky Regional Airport is set to receive a major infrastructure investment to improve its water and sewer system.
Governor Beshear announced Friday he recommended the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) approve a grant for a more than $1 million project for the airport.
He ceremoniously presented local officials with the $1,024,800 check, an indicator that he s confident the money will be awarded.
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It was deja vu for Governor Andy Beshear when he arrived at the Central Kentucky Regional Airport on Friday afternoon for another special announcement.
In April, Beshear sat in a hangar alongside Madison County, Berea, Richmond, and EKU officials as he signed new legislation which would allow EKU to become a fourth and equal partner on the airport board.
On Friday, he was there to announce his recommendation that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) approve an infrastructure project for the city of Berea and present a check for more than $1 million to help with upgrades and improvements to the area s wastewater and sewage infrastructure.Â
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