Eddyville Riverport Photo
Governor Andy Beshear announced on Thursday a new $5.7 million Team Kentucky investment in 15 public riverport projects, including the Eddyville Riverport, to enhance industry and support future growth of the state’s waterways economy.
In the latest funding round, the Water Transportation Advisory Board recommended that the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet approve $5,175,801 for ten Kentucky Public Riverport Construction and Maintenance projects and $500,000 for five Kentucky River Improvement projects. The Eddyville Riverport and Industrial Authority received $750,000 from the Kentucky Public Riverport Construction and Maintenance fund for the Dolphin Project, and $91,928 from the Kentucky Riverport Improvement fund for a paving project with a total cost of $183,876.
Approved grants must be used to upgrade riverport facilities and infrastructure for new construction and major replacement or repair projects, including but not limited to docks, wharves, equipment, port buildings, storage facilities, road and railroads to facilitate the flow of commerce through the port, other onsite improvements, and related professional services.
According to state officials, eligible projects do not include routine operations, maintenance, or repair activities.
