GEORGETOWN, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear on Wednesday awarded over $2.7 million for six water infrastructure improvement projects in the Commonwealth.

The funding, which totals $2,787,139 from the Better Kentucky Plan’s $250 million Cleaner Water Program, is set to deliver clean drinking water and improved sewer and water systems. Beshear announced the award in a press release Wedesday afternoon. 

State officials estimate the program will create approximately 3,800 jobs across Kentucky.

“The Cleaner Water Program, along with the cooperative partnerships of our counties, cities and water and wastewater utilities, helps to build quality water and sewer systems that make a difference for our families because it ensures a basic human right for Kentuckians – access to clean drinking water,” said Gov. Beshear. “That’s a top priority for my administration, and with this program we are making great progress."

Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act and administered by the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority (KIA), $250 million was appropriated near the end of the 2021 General Assembly through a bipartisan agreement to fund statewide clean drinking water and wastewater grants for projects.

The City of Georgetown will receive $2,093,531 for a water line extension that will strengthen the water distribution system and will include 17,750 feet of water main, extending it along the new bypass to provide service to underserved properties, according to a press release.

That project also includes a new water booster pump station and enhances fire protection service to the new Scott County High School.

“We are delighted to welcome Gov. Beshear to Georgetown to deliver this critical infrastructure funding,” said Georgetown Mayor Tom Prather on Wednesday. “As Kentucky’s fastest-growing community, water system improvements are vital to our future."

The City of Cynthiana will receive $269,287 for a 750,000-gallon elevated water storage tank located at the Cynthiana/Harrison County EDA Industrial Park. The new tank will provide higher flow and water pressure to new and existing industries at the park, as well as to customers served to the south and west of Cynthiana’s distribution system.

Cynthiana will also receive an additional $62,000 to replace three inadequate, maintenance-intensive pump stations serving Harrison Memorial Hospital, a new assisted living facility and 100 homes currently being developed.