Governor announces $2.9 million for GRADD area projects
COURTESY OF THE GREEN RIVER AREA DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
July 2, 2024
The Green River Area Development District welcomed Gov. Andy Beshear and Delta Regional Authority Federal Co-Chair Dr. Corey Wiggins to the region June 20. Beshear and Wiggins visited the Green River Wellness Mission in Henderson, announcing $2.9 million in funding for four projects.
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The City of Sturgis will use $2,024,000 to rehabilitate its wastewater treatment plant.
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Henderson Community College will use $450,000 to support its MAINTech program. This advanced industrial maintenance training program is working to address the need for skilled industrial workers in Western Kentucky.
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The Webster County Fiscal Court will also use $326,657 for the Webster County Workforce Training Equipment project in Dixon. The funds will be used to purchase workforce training equipment for students in manufacturing, healthcare, industrial, and computer-aided design career tracks.
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The Webster County Fiscal Court will use another $150,000 to develop a comprehensive economic development plan. The plan will focus on creating an economically and climate-resilient community that has experienced a decline in coal-industry jobs.