LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Kentucky's most populated county has received nearly $360,000 in awards to enhance accessibility and improve three parks, while $400,000 is being provided for two parks in another county, Gov.
Historic bridge moving to Sandy Lee Watkins Park
Historic bridge moving to Sandy Lee Watkins Park By 14 News Staff | March 15, 2021 at 6:20 AM CDT - Updated March 18 at 7:24 AM
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - A historic bridge is expected to start its journey to Sandy Lee Watkins Park in Henderson on Thursday.
The bridge sat on Toler Bridge Road at the Daviess-Hancock County line.
Seven different groups offered to adopt the bridge, but the Henderson park won the bid.
Officials say the 1919 bridge will be placed over a drainage ditch to help complete walking trails.
The relocation process is expected to take two weeks.
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Mar 8, 2021 8:53 PM
Gov. Andy Beshear has announced his selection of 12 projects totaling $692,058 to receive funding from the Recreational Trails Program (RTP), all of which will upgrade parks and recreational spaces across Kentucky.
Communities selected for funding are Carroll County, Franklin County, Garrard County, Harlan County, Hart County, Henderson County, Martin County, Perry County, Shelby County, Madisonville, Morganfield and Corbin.
“Our parks and outdoor spaces are critically important in our communities and enhance the quality of life for Kentuckians by providing safe, green spaces to exercise and spend time with loved ones,” said Gov. Beshear. “Additionally, as we work to make Kentucky a world-class tourist destination, some of these improvements will attract tourism dollars that will help strengthen our economy to build the better Kentucky we’ve always imagined.