On Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced $1.9 million dollars from the federal Delta Regional Authority (DRA) will be allocated to six projects in Western Kentucky, including the City of Hanson and Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville.
The funding comes from the DRA’s States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP).
In a written statement, Gov. Beshear said every dollar announced on Tuesday will make life better for Kentuckians. He said these funds are improving the state’s infrastructure, investing in our workforce, and helping our people lead healthier lives. He added that we are in an incredible window of opportunity in Kentucky, and we’re making progress in every corner of our commonwealth.
According to Beshear’s administration, the City of Hanson was awarded more than $190,000 for a waterline project that will position the community for ongoing growth in business development, industry attractiveness, and economic opportunities such as new jobs and additional revenue sources.
Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville was awarded more than $485,000 to upgrade and replace medical equipment within the facility in an effort to provide better quality care and services to its patients.
Funding was also awarded to the Henderson County Water District, the Henderson County Riverport, the Murray-Calloway County Industrial Authority, and the Crittenden-Livingston County Water District.
