Harold Rogers

HAZARD, Ky. (WXKQ) – Congressman Hal Rogers has announced more than $30 million in federal funding for nine projects across eight counties during a visit to Hazard on Wednesday. Projects include water infrastructure for the towns of Elkhorn City, Fleming-Neon, Hazard, Jackson, Jenkins along with projects in Elliott, Knott and Letcher County. The project funding announced includes: $1 million for Morehead State University ’s Sewer and Water Rehabilitation Project – Phase I: The U.S. Army Corps project will repair the entire system, serving 8,000 students and 800 faculty and staff, on and off campus. $3 million for the Elliott County Fiscal Court’s Water Tower Project: The U.S. Army Corps project includes a 2.5 million gallon water tower for the Little Sandy Correctional Facility. $900,000 for Elkhorn City’s Stillhouse Water Storage Tank in Pike County: The U.S. Army Corps project includes a new water tank with greater capacity to serve 500 homes and 35 businesses in Elkhorn City. $2 million for the City of Jenkins’ Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion: The U.S. Army Corps project will increase capacity to support 115 new homes and up to eight new businesses. It will also improve reliable service for more than 600 homes and nearly 60 businesses that are currently on the system. $5.4 million for the