Wilson secures $20.4 million in one-time funding for Whitley, Laurel Counties as part of pending budget bill

Representative Nick Wilson announced Monday that Whitley and Laurel Counties will receive a total of $20.4 million in one-time funding under legislation approved by the Kentucky House and Senate and sent to Governor Andy Beshear for his consideration.

Projects include the following:

• $3 million in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority to be distributed to the City of Williamsburg for water and wastewater extensions to the Kentucky Splash Campground and surrounding areas.
• $3.5 million in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority to be distributed to the Corbin Utilities Commission for sewer line extension.
• $1.5 million in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government to be distributed to the City of Williamsburg for the RV campground and water park.
• $3.5 million in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government to be distributed to the City of Corbin for tourism initiative.
• $7.5 million in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government to be distributed to the Whitley County Fiscal Court for corrections-related renovations.

“This one-time funding will make a huge difference for our community,” Wilson said. “The investment lays a foundation for tourism and future economic development. I look forward to the completion of these projects and the benefits that it will bring for our local community.”

Wilson was able to secure the funding as part of House Bill 1, legislation that provides $2.7 billion over the next two years to fund projects within state government and in communities throughout the Commonwealth.

Additional information on what each of the above projects entail will be forthcoming once the proposed budget receives final approval.