Representative Dennis Keene has secured a TAP Grant (Transportation Alternative Program) of Federal funds in the amount of $304,652 for concrete sidewalks to be built in the City of Silver Grove. The city will provide funding of $76,163 bringing the project total to $380,816. This new funding is on top of $250,000 that Rep. Keene recently secured through the office of Governor Steve Beshear for safe sidewalks in Silver Grove.
“It is long overdue that we provide some assistance from Frankfort for our cities,” said Rep. Dennis Keene. “Silver Grove has a huge need for new and replaced sidewalks throughout the city. I am proud to have had a hand in helping to spur economic growth in the city.” The City will use the funds for sidewalks in the downtown area.
Silver Grove Mayor Neal Bedel believes the project will help foster economic development by encouraging residents to shop locally for products and services instead of driving to out of town retailers. “This project is a huge deal for Silver Grove,” said Mayor Bedel. “The new sidewalks will improve the feel of our city along with making it safer and more inviting for residents to walk through town and to and from our schools.”
Mayor Bedel also expressed his gratitude to Rep. Dennis Keene for securing the project funding. “We appreciate so much the assistance from Rep. Dennis Keene, who has worked hard to secure this funding for our city. We know he cares deeply about the citizens that he serves.”
The project will begin in the spring of 2016.
Representative Dennis Keene has served the citizens of the 67th District since 2005 and is the chairman of the House Licensing and Occupations Committee, Vice Chairman of Economic Development, Vice Chairman on the Budget Subcommittee on Transportation and a member of the Banking & Insurance Committee. Keene is a small business owner and an economic development advisor for EGC Construction.