On Thursday, Beshear announced the approval of five project loans from the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority (KIA) totaling $7,230,900 for wastewater and sewer system improvements in Bardstown, Dawson Springs, Lewisburg, Whitesburg, and Calvert City.
Calvert City will be receiving a $2,908,500 loan for the wastewater treatment plant, influent lift station, and plant improvements project. City leaders plan to use the loan to rehabilitate their existing system, improving disinfection, aeration, and mixing systems.
"Every city and county in Kentucky should have reliable wastewater and sewer systems," said Gov. Beshear. "I'm glad these five cities can make necessary updates and provide more reliable service to their communities."
"Every city and county in Kentucky should have reliable wastewater and sewer systems," said Gov. Beshear. "I'm glad these five cities can make necessary updates and provide more reliable service to their communities."
Once the project is completed, they will be able to provide a better, more reliable service for approximately 1,700 homes.
