Community Project Funding
Community project funding provides federal support for initiatives that will provide a direct benefit to local governments and non-profit organizations. All funding follows strict guidelines for inclusion in federal appropriations legislation.
The Rules of the House of Representatives require each Member to certify that neither they nor their immediate family have a financial interest in any community project funding requests. Congressman Comer’s certification letters, background information, and letters of support from local and state elected leaders for each project are below.
Fiscal Year 2027 Projects
Project Name: Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville Emergency Department Expansion
Project Recipient: Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville, Inc.
Address of the Recipient: 900 Hospital Drive, Madisonville, Kentucky 42431
Amount Requested: $12,000,000
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Project summary: Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville (BHDM) is a 410-bed tertiary acute care hospital serving approximately 160,000 patients annually. As a Disproportionate Share Hospital with Sole Community Provider and Rural Referral Center designations, BHDM serves as the primary safety-net facility and the only comprehensive emergency-care provider in a six-county region. As Hopkins County's largest employer with over 1,800 employees, an increasing population, and a rise in emergency care needs due to industrial development and frequent weather emergencies, BHDM is pursuing a major Emergency Department renovation and expansion.
The project will update 21 existing treatment areas, including behavioral health spaces, three vertical treatment bays, two triage bays, four bathrooms, and a dedicated bereavement and consultation room. When complete, the Emergency Department will also feature 16 exam rooms, two behavioral health rooms, a trauma room, orthopedic and cardiac specialty rooms. By expanding Emergency Department capacity and improving throughput, BHDM can better meet rising regional demand and reduce preventable diversions. These improvements to their Emergency Department will support workforce stability and regional growth by ensuring patients can receive critical care locally.
Project Name: Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) – Fire and Snow Equipment Facility Construction Project
Project Recipient: Barkley Regional Airport Authority
Address of the Recipient: 100 Terminal Drive, West Paducah, Kentucky 42086
Amount Requested: $4,995,000
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Project summary: Barkley Regional Airport would utilize funding to replace the airport’s existing Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) and Snow Removal Equipment (SRE) facilities, which are both more than 40 years old and have exceeded their useful life. The current facilities are in poor condition, need major repairs, and fail to meet current FAA design, functionality, and space allocation requirements for said facilities. This project will also construct a new common facility that meets current FAA and industry standards and is more centrally located on the airfield, improving incident response times. The preliminary layout concept for this facility generally involves an access drive that connects the proposed facility to the airfield at Taxiway Alpha, an access drive that connects the proposed facility to the existing Terminal Building Service Drive, facility parking lot, equipment storage, and circulation pavements (approximately 3,000 square yards), and single-story ARFF-SRE Facility (approximately 13,000 square feet), plus supporting utility and site infrastructure.
Project Name: Barren River Ag County Coalition Cold Storage Facility and Infrastructure – Allen County Project
Project Recipient: Allen County Fiscal Court
Address of the Recipient: P.O. Box 15, Scottsville, Kentucky 42164
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
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Project summary: Allen County Fiscal Court would utilize funding to construct cold storage facilities and infrastructure for area farmers as a component of Allen County’s partnership with Barren and Hart Counties. Allen County, Barren County and Hart County have established the Barren River Agriculture County Coalition to work together to finance and construct these crucial facilities. The Coalition envisions an initial phase of one facility in each of the three counties, which will be owned and operated by the county in cooperation with area farmers, farm co-operatives and organizations, and in close coordination with the Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture.
Currently, there is not any adequate cold storage infrastructure in Allen County. These storage facilities are needed to reduce transportation costs for farmers, provide convenient storage to preserve freshness and quality, prevent spoilage, extend shelf life and ensure food safety while reducing economic loss. This multi-county cold storage infrastructure is key to creating opportunities for produce and perishables processing along with expanding market opportunities for farmers in Allen County both domestically and for export.
Project Name: Caldwell County Water District – KY Highway 293 Pressure Zone Upgrades Project
Project Recipient: Caldwell County Water District
Address of the Recipient: 118 W. Market Street, Princeton, Kentucky 42445
Amount Requested: $3,292,000
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Project summary: This project will construct a new 250,000-gallon elevated water storage tank and a 200 gallons-per-minute booster pumping station to establish a new pressure zone along the KY Highway 293 corridor in Caldwell County. The project also includes approximately 10,665 linear feet of 6-inch PVC waterline, consisting of 5,215 linear feet of new waterline extension and 5,450 linear feet of replacement of aging and problem lines along Fairview Church Road. The primary objective of the project is to relieve excessive demand on the existing Dalton Road Tank pressure zone and to reduce strain on the Hopkinsville Road Tank zone by creating a new, hydraulically balanced pressure zone.
Current infrastructure limitations result in operational stress on storage and distribution assets, contributing to reduced system resiliency and elevated water loss. The system has experienced approximately 39.114 million gallons of water loss in the past 12 months, representing 33 percent system loss. While not uncommon in rural systems with aging infrastructure, this level of loss indicates distribution inefficiencies that increase operational costs and reduce long-term sustainability. The proposed line replacement and system reconfiguration directly target problematic segments and pressure imbalances that contribute to main breaks, leakage, and turnover issues.
By reducing water loss, stabilizing pressure, and improving water quality controls, the project protects groundwater and surface water resources from indirect impacts such as main breaks, emergency discharges, and inefficient withdrawals. The improvements also strengthen emergency response capability by creating interconnections between pressure zones, enabling operational flexibility during outages or maintenance events. This project is a forward-looking investment which maintains compliance, reduces water loss, improves distribution reliability, strengthens water quality controls, and enhances long-term system sustainability.
Project Name: Carlisle County Sanitation District Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Project
Project Recipient: Carlisle County Sanitation District #1
Address of the Recipient: 2286 US Hwy 51, Bardwell, Kentucky 42023
Amount Requested: $4,361,935
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Project summary: Carlisle County Sanitation District is seeking funding for an upgraded wastewater treatment plant to replace their 30-year-old facility, which has exceeded its intended service life. As a result of its age and outdated infrastructure, the plant has experienced ongoing compliance challenges with EPA standards. As a small county with a limited customer base serving two municipalities and the local school system, the district's revenue stream is insufficient to independently fund the substantial capital improvements necessary to modernize the facility. Significant upgrades are critically needed to ensure long-term regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and continued service reliability for the community. If awarded, they would upgrade existing treatment processes using an oxidation ditch, constructing two new secondary clarifiers, adding grit removal facilities to protect equipment and improve treatment performance. Additional improvements include upgrades to mechanical systems, electrical and control systems, and supporting site and structural components needed for safe and efficient operation.
Project Name: City of Albany Water System Improvements – Phase 2 Project
Project Recipient: Albany Water Works
Address of the Recipient: 204 S Cross Street, Albany, Kentucky 42602
Amount Requested: $4,000,000
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Project summary: The City of Albany's existing transmission mains and high service pumping infrastructure are hydraulically undersized and cannot convey the higher volumes of treated water required to meet present and future peak demands. Improvements are required to allow the City to utilize increased production capacity. Hydraulic modeling shows that current transmission lines operate near capacity under peak conditions, causing pressure drops, limited fire flow availability, and operational inefficiencies. These upgrades are necessary to enable higher flow delivery from the water treatment plant, maintain stable system pressures, improve reliability during peak and emergency conditions, support future development, and increase overall system resilience.
The City currently experiences high levels of unaccounted for water, resulting in revenue losses, unnecessary strain on treatment operations, and reduced system efficiency. The residential and zone meter projects will provide the data needed to pinpoint the most severe loss areas. Funding will be used to identify and prioritize water loss areas, replace deteriorated mains and appurtenances, repair failing valves and service connections, improve pressure control and system hydraulics, and address distribution system weaknesses that compromise reliability.
Project Name: City of Frankfort Riverbank Stabilization Project
Project Recipient: City of Frankfort
Address of the Recipient: 315 West 2nd Street
Amount Requested: $6,374,850
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Project summary: The City of Frankfort seeks funding to support critical downtown bank stabilization efforts. Founded on the banks of one of the many S-curves along the Kentucky River, Frankfort's location and low-lying floodplains make the city susceptible to flooding. The community is now experiencing more frequent and more intense flooding events, including a Major Disaster Declaration due to flooding from the Kentucky River on April 24, 2025. Over the years, Frankfort has invested in multiple mitigation solutions to stabilize the riverbank, including rip rap, concrete blocks, and retaining walls. Recurring flooding events are removing and weakening these resiliency measures. Federal dollars will help Frankfort to harden its flood protection infrastructure.
Project Name: Danville Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project
Project Recipient: City of Danville
Address of the Recipient: 387 E. Lexington Avenue, Danville, Kentucky 40422
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
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Project summary: The City of Danville, Kentucky's wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) is a regional facility that serves Danville, the Northpoint Training Center, the Lincoln County Sanitation District (LCSD), and the Mercer County Sanitation District (MCSD). The WWTP requires additional treatment capacity and other improvements to continue to meet KPDES Permit Limits and comply with Kentucky Division of Water (KDOW) regulations regarding influent flow. In recent years, Danville committed over $16 million of local funds to complete the Phase 1 improvements project to include improvements to its infrastructure and position itself in future to move into Phase 2 design and construction The City of Danville is currently under a Tap-On Restriction via KDOW due to the existing capacity constraint at the WWTP. However, two Sanitation Districts which rely on Danville's capacity will be adding over 1,441 new sewer connections over the next few years. Additionally, a new Northpoint Training Center is planned for construction, and will serve approximately 400 inmates annually, adding even more capacity needs for the Danville WWTP. Based on this current and future need, construction funding for the Danville Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 2 capacity improvements has grown even more critical. The proposed capacity improvements would include mechanical screening facilities, a new oxidation ditch for extended aeration treatment, two new secondary clarifiers, sludge holding tanks, flow splitter, electrical connections, and associated piping.
Project Name: Hopkinsville Community College Regional Workforce Training and Equipment Modernization Project
Project Recipient: Hopkinsville Community College
Address of the Recipient: 720 North Drive, Hopkinsville, Kentucky 42241
Amount Requested: $1,416,282
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Project summary: Hopkinsville Community College seeks to address critical labor shortages impacting supply chain distribution, industrial production, and regional economic growth by creating scalable workforce pipelines aligned with high-wage, high-demand industries essential to national and regional economic competitiveness. For this initiative, Hopkinsville Community College is requesting funding for construction of a dedicated commercial driver training facility to increase behind-the-wheel training capacity, improve safety, and scale workforce production; acquisition of two semi-trucks and training trailers to expand fleet capacity, increase student drive time, and accelerate credential completion; and acquisition of industry-standard Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) equipment and the modernization of the College's 3D Printing Lab to expand advanced manufacturing training capacity and align instructional resources with current industry technologies.
Project Name: Kevil-Ballard County Wastewater System Improvements Project
Project Recipient: City of Kevil
Address of the Recipient: P.O. Box 70, Kevil, Kentucky 42053
Amount Requested: $4,320,000
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Project summary: Kevil is currently operating its wastewater facilities under an Agreed Order with a deadline to bring the wastewater system into compliance or face regulatory fines. The city is also under a Tap-On Ban that limits new customer connections and hinders economic growth. To address these challenges, Kevil proposes a system upgrade designed for 363,365 gallons per day. The improvements proposed will bring it into compliance and serve the city into the future while reducing the degradation of the receiving stream and provide a clean environment. The upgrades would include video inspection, sealing, and rehabilitation of mains and manholes to reduce infiltration; upgrades to lift stations with SCADA monitoring to eliminate emergency overflows and improve efficiency; lagoon sludge removal to restore treatment and storage capacity; installation of floating curtains in the lagoon to improve detention time; installation of fine-bubble aeration in the lagoon for increased treatment capacity; and construction of an aerated rock filter for final effluent polishing.
Project Name: Lebanon Water Works Company Northside Water Tank, Booster Pump, and System Improvements Project
Project Recipient: Lebanon Water Works Company
Address of the Recipient: 120 S Proctor Knott Avenue, Lebanon, Kentucky 40033
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
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Project summary: Lebanon Water Works Company seeks federal support for a regional water infrastructure investment designed to improve system reliability, emergency preparedness, and long-term growth capacity for Lebanon and neighboring Springfield. While the project includes important storage and distribution upgrades, the booster pump station is the most critical component to enable system redundancy, emergency interconnection, and long-term resilience for both communities. This request would fully fund the boost pump station component.
Under existing conditions, system elevations prevent treated water from Springfield from flowing back to Lebanon under any circumstances. As a result, Lebanon has no secondary supply option during emergencies such as drought, mechanical failure, contamination events, or extended maintenance outages. By enabling emergency backfeed from Springfield, the booster pump station provides a permanent, structural safeguard against such disruptions. Unlike temporary measures such as portable pumping or water hauling, this project embeds resilience directly into the system’s design. The result is faster response times, reduced service interruptions, and improved protection of public health during emergencies.
Project Name: Livingston County Sheriff’s Office Radio Equipment Project
Project Recipient: Livingston County Sheriff’s Office
Address of the Recipient: 321 Court Street, Smithland, Kentucky, 42081
Amount Requested: $328,314
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Project summary: Livingston County is a rural jurisdiction with geographic and infrastructure challenges that limit radio coverage and communication reliability. The Sheriff’s Office also regularly coordinates with external agencies, including the Kentucky State Police and federal partners in the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. The absence of a fully interoperable system creates barriers to real-time coordination during multi-agency operations and emergency response.
The project includes the acquisition, programming, and installation of a complete radio communication system. Livingston County will purchase fifteen portable radios for deputies and frontline personnel, providing direct, mission-critical communication capability in the field. The project also includes twelve mobile radios to be installed in patrol vehicles, ensuring reliable, high-power communications while operating throughout the county. A dispatch base station will be installed to support centralized communications coordination, along with two fixed base stations to improve system reliability and redundancy. In addition, three repeater systems will be deployed to extend coverage into rural and terrain-challenged areas where communication gaps currently exist. The project also includes all necessary accessories such as batteries, chargers, microphones, and mounting hardware, as well as programming, installation, and integration services to ensure the system is fully operational and interoperable with existing infrastructure.
Project Name: Madisonville Regional Airport (FAA Identifier: 210) Terminal and FBO Improvements Project
Project Recipient: City of Madisonville
Address of the Recipient: 67 N. Main Street, Madisonville, Kentucky 42431
Amount Requested: $4,500,000
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Project summary: The City of Madisonville is requesting federal funding to remodel and expand the terminal facility at Madisonville Regional Airport (FAA Identifier: 210). This project would modernize the airport’s existing terminal, increase the facility size from approximately 2,500 square feet to 4,200 square feet, and create a modern, accessible, and energy-efficient facility capable of supporting current and future aviation activity in western Kentucky. The current terminal building was originally constructed as an addition to a community hangar and was not designed to function as a modern terminal facility. The building was dedicated in 1997 and is now nearly 30 years old. It was designed for a much smaller level of aviation activity than the airport experiences today and provides limited workspace, minimal pilot amenities, and constrained operational visibility for airport personnel.
In recent years, Madisonville Regional Airport has experienced increased aviation activity and new aviation-related development. Madisonville Community College established an aviation presence at the airport, including an accredited helicopter flight training program that has significantly increased traffic and educational use of the airport. Additional aviation businesses have also located at the airport, and other aviation service providers have expressed interest in locating there but could not be accommodated due to space limitations. To support these expanding operations and ensure the airport can continue serving the region effectively, the proposed project will renovate and expand the terminal facility to meet modern aviation standards. The project will add a second level to the terminal and create space for flight operations, aviation training, and community engagement activities while improving passenger circulation and operational efficiency.
Project Name: Med Center Health Russellville Nurse Call System Project
Project Recipient: Bowling Green-Warren County Community Hospital Corporations d/b/a Med Center Health Russellville
Address of the Recipient: 1625 Nashville Street, Russellville, Kentucky 42276
Amount Requested: $740,125
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Project summary: Med Center Health Russellville would utilize funding to replace its outdated nurse call system, which has reached the end of its useful life and can no longer be repaired due to the unavailability of replacement parts. The age and frequent failures of the current system and frequent failures pose increasing risks to patient safety and strain staff efficiency. Replacement with a modern, fully integrated nurse call platform will provide real-time alerts, improved workflow coordination, and dependable connectivity across all hospital units. Continuing to rely on outdated technology exposes patients to preventable safety risks and increases staff workload, ultimately resulting in higher operational costs over time. A new system will significantly improve patient safety, reduce response times, and support more efficient care delivery throughout the hospital. Supporting both traditional bedside care and emerging virtual care technologies will help Med Center Health Russellville continue providing high-quality care locally, reduce avoidable transfers to distant hospitals, and strengthen equitable access to healthcare for rural and underserved residents across Logan County and the surrounding region.
Project Name: Med Center Health Scottsville - 3D Mammography Equipment Project
Project Recipient: Bowling Green-Warren County Community Hospital Corporation d/b/a Med Center Health Scottsville
Address of the Recipient: 456 Burnley Road, Scottsville, Kentucky 42164
Amount Requested: $497,500
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Project summary: Until April 2025, Med Center Health Scottsville operated an American College of Radiology (ACR) accredited two-dimensional mammography program that served as a critical preventive healthcare service for women in Allen County and surrounding rural communities. In April 2025, the hospital’s mammography equipment experienced a mechanical failure and could no longer be repaired, resulting in the suspension of mammography services at the facility. Med Center Health Scottsville is seeking funding to acquire a three-dimensional (3D) mammography system, also known as digital breast tomosynthesis, to restore breast cancer screening services. This unit will allow the hospital to bring screening services directly to patients who face transportation or other access barriers to mammography exams. In addition to improving access to lifesaving early detection services, this equipment supports earlier diagnosis, which can significantly reduce overall healthcare costs for patients and government-funded health programs.
Project Name: Monroe County Water District System Improvements Project
Project Recipient: Monroe County Water District
Address of the Recipient: 205 Capp Harlan Road, Tompkinsville, Kentucky 42167
Amount Requested: $5,280,000
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Project summary: Monroe County Water District (MCWD) is proposing a comprehensive Water System Improvements Project to enhance operational efficiency, system resiliency, and long-term service reliability. The project integrates three key improvement components: district wide meter replacement, installation of permanent backup generators, and construction of a new transmission main to support hydraulic needs and future growth. MCWD will replace all existing customer meters with new radio read ultrasonic meters. The new meters will improve measurement accuracy, reduce apparent water loss, increase revenue recovery, and allow MCWD to discontinue contracted meter reading services. The automated reading capability will also support faster detection of leaks and abnormal usage. To ensure reliable service during power outages and severe weather events, MCWD plans to install permanent emergency generators at each booster pump station. This will provide continuous pumping capability and help maintain water pressure and service across the system under emergency conditions. The project includes installation of a new 6-inch water main along the east side of the Highway 163 Bypass around Tompkinsville. This main will be tied into the existing system at approximately four locations, improving system looping, reducing pressure limitations, and increasing capacity for underserved areas. Hydrants will also be installed to strengthen fire protection. These improvements will support anticipated development east of Highway 163 and provide needed hydraulic relief. Together, these improvements will reduce operational costs, enhance revenue stability, strengthen emergency preparedness, and improve overall service reliability for MCWD customers. The project positions MCWD for sustainable, long-term growth while addressing current infrastructure challenges.
Project Name: Murray State University Emergency Veterinary and Teaching Clinic Project
Project Recipient: Murray State University
Address of the Recipient: 218 Wells Hall, Murray, Kentucky 42071
Amount Requested: $7,000,000
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Project summary: The Emergency Veterinary and Teaching Clinic will be an approximately 55,000 square foot facility adjacent to the soon-to-be completed Veterinary Sciences Building at Murray State University. The new facility would house undergraduate students majoring in Veterinary Technology and Pre-Veterinary Medicine as well as veterinary students from Kentucky's first and only College of Veterinary Medicine. The clinic would serve individuals, farmers, and veterinarians throughout the agricultural region and state by creating the Commonwealth's first School of Veterinary Medicine to serve the region's agricultural needs. The emergency clinic will significantly benefit those who drive 1-2 hours, many outside of the Commonwealth, to receive emergency veterinary assistance.
Murray State's veterinary technology and pre-veterinary medicine student populations are experiencing rapidly increasing enrollment. This facility would provide unparalleled access to hands-on learning to situations that will provide valuable internship opportunities and ensure they are workforce ready. Funding for this project would provide a portion of the construction costs of the clinic, which will include two examination rooms, a surgery prep room and surgical suite, radiology and pharmacy areas, a kennel, office spaces, reception area and waiting room, storage areas, and a laundry room.
Project Name: Paducah Wastewater Treatment Plant Stormwater Relief Project
Project Recipient: City of Paducah
Address of the Recipient: 300 South 5th Street, Paducah, Kentucky 42003
Amount Requested: $1,760,000
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Project summary: During storm events, the existing underground pipe conveyance capacity is exceeded, resulting in increased overland flow that follows The Branch before entering the combined sewer system inside the floodwall. By capturing and controlling stormwater earlier and more effectively, the burden on Pump Station 1 will be reduced, protecting the wider community inside the floodwall and supporting thousands of residents who rely on the system functioning during major storms. The proposed project will provide additional conveyance in the form of a new large-diameter pipe parallel to the existing underground system. Furthermore, reconstruction of the inlet structure at the southwestern end of The Branch and the existing side-saddle detention basins upstream will provide improved inlet capacity and safety, staged peak flow control for multiple storm events, and implementation of water quality Best Management Practices (BMPs).
Project Name: Todd County Public Safety Center Project
Project Recipient: Todd County Fiscal Court
Address of the Recipient: PO Box 355, Elkton, Kentucky 42220
Amount Requested: $2,516,300
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Project summary: Todd County is a rural community with increasing demands on emergency services due to geographic size, dispersed population, and vulnerability to severe weather events. Existing emergency service facilities are outdated, undersized, and not designed to support modern emergency response technology or coordinated operations. Emergency personnel currently operate from separate and aging facilities that limit efficiency, communication, and rapid response capability.
Funding for this project would be used to support Phase I construction of a new Todd County Public Safety Center. Awarded funding will construct the fire apparatus bays, a 911 Operations and Dispatch Center, provide for site development, and cover architectural and engineering costs necessary to fully design and implement the project. Consolidating these services into a purpose-built facility will improve communication between agencies, enhance situational awareness during incidents, and reduce response times. The new 911 Operations Center will include upgraded communications infrastructure, improved redundancy, and secure space designed to meet current standards for emergency dispatch operations. The fire apparatus bays will provide properly sized and ventilated space for modern emergency vehicles and equipment. Current storage conditions limit operational efficiency and increase wear on critical response equipment. Constructing compliant apparatus bays will protect public investment in emergency vehicles and improve deployment readiness.
Project Name: Union-Webster County Regional Interoperability Project
Project Recipient: Union County Sheriff’s Office
Address of the Recipient: 100 W. Main Street, Morganfield, Kentucky 42437
Amount Requested: $992,011
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Project summary: This project would create a regional Union and Webster County communications system. Awarded funding would upgrade existing radio tower infrastructure and procure P25 compliant radios for both counties (47 for Union County and 40 for Webster County), forming a fully interoperable regional communications system. This system would allow the Union and Webster Counties' Sheriff’s Offices to coordinate emergency and disaster response efforts and coordinate with one another during normal duty. These upgrades would increase the safety of both the public and Union and Webster Counties' Sheriff deputies.