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Frankfort, Ky.  – Gov. Paul Patton and the Kentucky Department for Local Government (DLG) announced today 28 projects that will be funded with money from the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund.

 DLG administers the National Park Service’s Land and Water Conservation Fund program, which is used for land acquisition for recreational development, construction of new outdoor facilities, and renovation of existing facilities.

 DLG Commissioner Jody Lassiter said these funds allow local governments to provide recreational opportunities for their citizens. “The Land and Water Conservation Fund program delivers a wide range of benefits like supporting our youth and family-oriented events, our health and wellness, and planned growth and conservation activities.

“In addition, exceptional recreational facilities help attract visitors and tourists who can provide an economic boost to our local communities,” said Lassiter.

City and county governments, and state and federal agencies are eligible to compete for the approximate $1.4 million allocation for Kentucky.

The recipients are listed below, in no particular order, by name of the grant recipient, project title, grant amount, and project description:

• City of Scottsville (Allen County), T.W/ Crow, Jr. Park, $42,850; to construct a playground
• Magoffin County, Magoffin County Horse Show Rink, $75,000; to construct a horse show rink with lighting, concession stand and restrooms
• Pike County, Mountain Pub Link, $75,000; to construct a berm around the first nine holes of the golf course to prevent flooding
• Harrison County, Handy Park, $75,000; to construct a concession and restroom facility, soccer fields, and a water and sewer system for the new facility
• Lincoln County, Cedar Creek Lake Beach, $75,000; to construct a 500-foot beach and parking area
• Anderson County, Anderson County Park, $75,000; to install lighting for volleyball and basketball courts, playground, the pulling track and parking lot
• Lewis County, Vanceburg-Lewis County Recreation Park, $75,000; to acquire land and construct a shelter, ball fields and parking
• Mason County, Cummins Preserve, $37,500; to construct a five-acre lake and a shelter/amphitheater
• Fleming County, Fleming County Parks, $49,000; to upgrade the electrical system and purchase playground equipment at Fox Lake Park and to construct restrooms at the recreation park
• City of Augusta (Bracken County), Augusta Park Improvements, $30,700; to construct new restroom facilities and maintenance building at the ball park and to refurbish the tennis courts and shelter house at the city park
• City of Manchester (Clay County), Beech Creek Recreational Park and Pool, $51,500; to renovate concession facility and pool
• Carter County, Carter County Park, $75,000; to construct soccer fields at the new county park
• Bath County, Bath County Park, $75,000; for development of a park
• Ohio County, Ohio County Park, $30,000; for lighting of the soccer fields and goals
• City of Livermore (McLean County), Riverfront Tennis Courts, $24,720; to construct 2 tennis courts
• Shelby County, Finchville Park, $75,000; to acquire 10 acres of land to develop a new recreational park
• City of Middletown (Jefferson County), Cross Creek Park, $45,000; to acquire land and construct a playground
• City of Douglass Hills (Jefferson County), Douglass Hills Park, $6,064; to construct benches and picnic tables at the city park
• City of Jackson (Breathitt County), Jackson City Park, $75,000; to renovate the city park to include softball fields, walkways, volleyball courts, playground equipment and landscaping
• City of Russell Springs (Russell County), Russell Springs Park, $34,927; to construct a 2-mile fitness trail and shelter house
• City of New Haven (Nelson County), New Haven Optimist Park, $75,000; to acquire land and renovate pavilion and construct a new restroom and concession facility
• Pendleton County, Pendleton County Athletic Park, $75,000; to install lighting, and construct a two-story score and press box
• Carroll County, Robert Westrick Park, $37,500; to construct/renovate a tennis facility
• Livingston County, Livingston County Park, $5,000; to construct basketball goals, walkways and a batting cage
• City of Guthrie, Todd County, $13,850; to construct monument, lighting and parking
• Muhlenberg County, Paradise/Powderly Park, $20,000; to construct restroom facilities at two county parks
• McCracken County, McCracken County Parks, $72,612; to renovate the lighting at Carson Park
• City of Murray (Calloway County), Murray/Calloway County Park, $49,100; to renovate the parking area and improve drainage

A statewide Land and Water Conservation Fund Advisory Committee, composed of individuals with different recreational backgrounds, review and score the applications and make recommendations for funding.

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