Office of the Judge-Executive

Shelby County Fiscal Court

News Release

 

May 19, 2009

 

Recreational Trails Grant Awarded for Red Orchard Park

 

SHELBYVILLE, KY.  Shelby County Judge-Executive Rob Rothenburger announces that Shelby County has been awarded a recreational trails grant in the amount of $50,000.00.  The grant was presented to Judge Rothenburger and Parks and Recreation Director Clay Cottongim by Governor Steve Beshear on behalf of the Kentucky Department of Local Government. 

 

The grant will provide funding to construct a restroom facility at Red Orchard Park, located on Kentucky Street.  Director Clay Cottongim states, “After two years of working hard on the recreational trails grant, we are very excited to receive it and look forward to getting started on the first grant we have received for Red Orchard Park.”

 

Judge Rothenburger states, “We are very excited that Governor Beshear and the Department of Local Government recognize this valuable asset in Red Orchard Park.  The awarding of this grant will enable Shelby County to continue to develop this wonderful treasure for all to share.”

 

Construction on the project is scheduled to begin in September 2009. 

 

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For more information contact:

Clay Cottongim

Parks and Recreation Director

502-633-5059

717 Burks Branch Road

Shelbyville, KY 40065

 

 

                                                     

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