FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 10, 2019) – The Department for Local Government (DLG) has announced a $726,648 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission for the Southern Water and Sewer District (SWSD). The federal funds will be used to construct a new water tank and install a new water line to improve water quality, service and reliability in the Mink Branch area of Floyd County.
“The current water tank serving this area of Floyd County – which includes more than 600 homes, a health clinic and an elementary school – is not large enough to reliably serve the area and has been deemed unsafe due to its age,” DLG Commissioner Sandra K. Dunahoo said. “This is an investment in the sustainability of the system moving forward, but even more importantly, it’s an investment in residents’ public health and safety.”
“This grant is a huge win for Floyd County, which might otherwise struggle to commit to these vital improvements without these federal funds,” Sen. Johnny Ray Turner said. “I look forward to seeing how this project improves quality of life for families and businesses in Floyd County.”
About the Appalachian Regional Commission
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Appalachian Regional Commission is an economic development agency of the federal government and 13 state governments focusing on 420 counties across the Appalachian Region. ARC's mission is to innovate, partner, and invest to build community capacity and strengthen economic growth in Appalachia to help the Region achieve socioeconomic parity with the nation.
About the Department for Local Government
ARC Funds are administered by DLG, an arm of the Office of the Governor dedicated to supporting local officials and communities. To learn more about grant opportunities available through DLG, visit
dlg.ky.gov.
Other ARC Announcements from May 10, 2019
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