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Nelson County judge hails Louisville Water line as a game changer, cites industrial prospects under NDA
Summary
Judge Executive Tim Hutchkins said a new potable water main from Louisville Water will open development opportunities across parts of Nelson County, described cleared industrial sites on Parkway Drive and ongoing NDA negotiations with prospects, and said infrastructure funding remains the gating issue.
Nelson County Judge Executive Tim Hutchkins on the WBRT program "Around the County" described a major potable-water pipeline coming from Louisville Water that he said will be transformative for growth in parts of the county.
"I think it's probably the most important project that's ever happened in this county history period," Hutchkins said, describing the line as roughly a 24-inch main that brings potable water and expands the county's capacity for residential and industrial development. He credited prior county leadership, city officials and interlocal partners for the arrangements that enabled the project.
Hutchkins also outlined active efforts to secure industrial acreage. He said the county cleared two sites on Parkway Drive and is negotiating additional tracts (one roughly six acres, another about 12–15 acres with six usable) and that non‑disclosure agreements prevent him from naming prospective tenants. "We've got a pretty good opportunity to get a project to help the future of this county for many, many years," he said, adding that state and local officials have met with prospects to pursue infrastructure financing.
Why it matters: Hutchkins argued that potable water capacity is a prerequisite to attract large employers and to allow the county to expand utilities without costly on‑site treatment. He said turning on the Louisville line will permit new types of investment that were previously constrained by local water supply limits.
Details and caveats: Hutchkins said contractors have encountered rock and scheduling issues on parts of the water main but expected the project to be completed "by sometime this spring." He did not provide a definitive valve‑on date or identify specific companies. On site availability, he said the county has executed or is finalizing contracts on identified properties but would not disclose buyer or project names due to NDAs. Hutchkins said the county has been pursuing state infrastructure dollars and that the cost to build roads and utilities will be in the millions.
Next steps: Hutchkins said meetings with state leaders and local economic staff will continue; no formal county vote or commitment to incentives was announced during the broadcast. He said more information will follow as agreements permit public disclosure.
