August 2, 2021 By Shelley Byrne
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced a half million dollars in grant funding July 15 for critical repairs and equipment replacement at Kentucky riverports.
The grants must be matched by the port authorities operating the riverports in Paducah, Eddyville, Hickman, Owensboro and Louisville.
“From roads to riverports, quality transportation systems are vital to support a thriving economy,” Beshear said. “This investment in our riverports will improve operations to move cargo more efficiently and safely. The awards were recommended by the Kentucky Water Transportation Advisory Board and administered by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
The Owensboro Riverport Authority will receive $34,807 toward the purchase of a compact track loader for daily handling of bulk products. The loader will be used on a new spud barge for marine construction activities and will be one of three loader
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