Maury Co. part of $2 million grant awarded for development projects in Dist. 28
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Maury County and other parts of the 28th District are set to receive more than $2 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), according to Sen. Joey Hensley, R- Hohenwald.
Hensley made the announcement Dec. 21 after receiving notification from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, which administers the grant program under a procedure authorized by the Tennessee General Assembly.“This important grant funding is welcome news for our local communities in Senate District 28,” Hensley said. “With this much-needed funding, our local leaders will be able to improve street safety and parks as well as water and sewer systems. Congratulations to our local elected officials on securing this competitive grant, and I will continue to provide assistance as needed.”The grants include:- $400,000 for 2023 Ardmore CDBG Storm Shelter- $110,565 for Lynnville CDBG Street Improvement- $243,000 for Minor Hill CDBG City Park Lighting Improvements- $560,000 for 2023 Maury County CDBG Sewer Rehabilitation- $630,000 for 2023 Mt. Pleasant CDBG Water System Improvements- $208,826 for 2023 Cornersville CDBG Sidewalk ImprovementsThe funding is part of a larger sum, almost $37 million in grants for improvements in five categories across the state, including public health and safety, community infrastructure, community revitalization, water system improvements, and sewer system improvements.
Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter recently approved the $36.6 million in CDBG funding, which will assist 78 counties with infrastructure improvements, housing rehabilitations and health and safety initiatives.
“What happens in rural Tennessee matters to all Tennesseans, and these infrastructure improvements will be key in preparing communities for future economic development opportunities and continued growth," Lee said.The allocation of CDBG funds is based on priorities set through the public meeting process at the local community level.
The CDBG program is funded through HUD and administered in Tennessee by the Department of Economic and Community Development.
Kerri Bartlett is editor of The Daily Herald.
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