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Berea wins federal grants for Kenway Street extension and regional industrial park
Summary
The mayor said Berea secured additional federal funds — including $2 million for the Central Kentucky Business Park Authority and an additional $1 million for the Kenway Street Extension — which officials say will advance an industrial park project and reduce local costs for a street extension.
The Berea City Council heard announcements Feb. 17 that federal awards will boost local infrastructure and economic development projects.
Mayor (name not specified in the record) told the council a press conference in Lexington with 6th District Congressman Andy Barr resulted in funding that benefits Berea. He said the city received an additional $1,000,000 for the Kenway Street Extension Project and another $2,000,000 for the Central Kentucky Business Park Authority’s Triple Crown Business Park project. “That puts us in a position to be able to complete that project, hopefully at no cost to the local taxpayer,” the mayor said.
Council members described the park’s footprint on Fairstown Industrial Road as roughly 300 acres, with an estimated 200 acres likely marketable after grading and earthwork. Council members said the funding would help prepare sites for private investment and create jobs in the coming years.
The council did not take formal action on these announcements; members thanked the congressman’s office and staff for assisting with the application process. The mayor said the grants were resubmitted from prior fiscal-year applications and ultimately awarded.
Next steps: project planning and implementation will proceed through the Central Kentucky Business Park Authority and city staff, with specific development timelines and contracts to be determined as sites are prepared.
