Four western Kentucky State Park resorts will receive an estimated $3.7 million in safety and aesthetic improvements over the next two years.
The funding is part of the $18 million approved this year by Gov. Matt Bevin and the General Assembly. The improvements include structural repairs, painting and interior and exterior upgrades. The work for the “Refreshing the Finest” campaign will be carried out through 2017.
Planned upgrades at the four resort parks include painting and repairing the exterior of the lodge and convention center at Lake Barkley State Resort Park; lodge repairs and painting at Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park; painting the tennis center and lodge at Kenlake State Resort Park; and repairing and painting some cottages at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park.
Much of the work currently underway is being carried out by Kentucky State Park crews. Additional projects will be put out for bid.
For more information about Kentucky State Parks, visit www.parks.ky.gov