Gov. Andy Beshear joined local leaders at the site of the new, nearly complete Christian County High School today (09-11-24) to announce $9,194,845 in grant funds to benefit the county. The funding will support construction of athletic fields at the new high school, as well as a new transportation facility, high-speed internet expansion, enhanced cyber security and improvements at Christian County Public Library.
“Today’s announcements are reaffirming what we’ve been saying since I took office: We’re investing in all our people. We’re making sure that progress and prosperity reach every Kentuckian, no matter their ZIP code or address,” said Gov. Beshear. “From bringing high-speed internet to homes and businesses for the first time to building athletic fields at a new, state-of-the-art school, this funding will bring new growth and opportunities to the people of Christian County.”
The Governor presented a $400,000 Federal Transit Administration award to Pennyrile Allied Community Services to construct a new administrative and maintenance facility in Hopkinsville to enhance public transit in the region. The building will serve as a facility for bus drop-off and pick-up, as well as a maintenance garage and training facility for drivers. It will serve 10 counties in Western Kentucky: Caldwell, Christian, Crittenden, Hopkins, Livingston, Logan, Lyon, Muhlenberg, Todd and Trigg.
Gov. Beshear presented $1,276,595 to the Pennyrile Rural Electric Cooperative to connect 270 homes and businesses in Christian County to high-speed internet for the first time. When combined with $1,276,595 in matching funds from the company, this project represents a $2,553,189 investment in the community.
The Governor also presented $38,250 in cyber security funding from the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security to Christian County. This will help the county modernize technology and develop strategies to address cyber security risks and threats.
Gov. Beshear announced $480,000 for the Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library to increase handicap accessibility and meet ADA requirements at the library. This includes removing architectural barriers, renovating both the first and second floor restrooms to be accessible and installing a larger elevator.
Lastly, the Governor, in partnership with the General Assembly, awarded $7 million to the Christian County School District in fiscal year 2024-25 for the construction of athletic fields at the district’s new high school.
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