City of Adairville awarded state grant to construct new water tower

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The City of Adairville is receiving funds to construct a new water tower.

In Thursday’s Team Kentucky Update, Gov. Andy Beshear announced five projects that will be funded through the state’s Community Development Grant program.

The projects will deliver clean water, protect against flooding, and make improvements to affordable housing for seniors, according to the update.

The total funding for the projects is $4.3 million.

The City of Adairville will receive $323,328 to construct a new water tower. The current water tower is no longer functional.

Cities receiving grants:

• Augusta, in Bracken County, will receive $1.5 million to upgrade the city’s water treatment plant, ensuring clean water for citizens
• Jamestown, in Russell County, will receive $1.5 million to upgrade the city’s water treatment plant intake, ensuring clean water for citizens
• Flemingsburg, in Fleming County, will receive $900,000 to upgrade 12 affordable rental units on East Water Street for seniors
  Adairville, in Logan County, will receive $323,328 for a new water tower. This will replace an old tower that cannot be used
• Pineville, in Bell County, will receive $137,000 to help the city design a storm sewer along Park Avenue, keeping citizens safe from flooding