CONTACT: Ricki Clark
Kentucky Department for Local Government
502/573-2382 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Special for Webster County

Frankfort, Ky. (July 27, 2001) – Gov. Paul Patton announced today that Webster County is receiving $306,375 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to support the White Oak Water Line Extension Project.

The Kentucky Department for Local Government (DLG) administers the CDBG program in Kentucky.

The county proposes to extend 21,400 linear feet of 4-inch water mains out Bill Dorris Road and Lutontown-Lisman Road and extend 30,400 feet of 6-inch water mains to serve the residents along Old Providence-Clay Road, Bob Hatley Road and the New Hopewell Church Road.

Gov. Patton said, “These residents now use personal wells for their drinking water; wells that have tested positive for coliform contamination. This project will eliminate that health threat and secure safe drinking water for these families.”

The Webster County Water District has secured the remaining project funds through a loan, tap-on fees and an Area Development Grant, which is also administered by DLG.

DLG Commissioner Jody Lassiter said, “Local Government is pleased to be able to participate in this project that will benefit approximately 50 households, 30 of which are low-to-moderate income households.”

CDBG funds are made available through the Kentucky Department for Local Government. DLG administers the U.S. Housing and Urban Development’s CDBG Small Cities program in Kentucky.

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