Progress on new businesses and several grant-funded projects highlighted an economic development update at Thursday night’s Russell Springs City Council meeting.
Economic Development Director Jeramy Coffey told the mayor and council that two requests for information were completed during the past month and returned to the respective owners.
Coffey also provided an update on construction of the Shogun restaurant and the dual Holiday Inn and Candlewood Suites hotel development:
Meanwhile, Coffey said work on the Par 3 golf course at the city park is nearing completion. That project is supported by a 480-thousand-dollar Land and Water grant.
The city’s “Cast Iron and Asbestos Water Line Replacement Project” is just over 90% complete. The next phase is expected to begin within a few days behind Jax’s Cool Convenience. The $2.3 million-dollar project is funded through a Community Development Block Grant.
Coffey also announced that the city has been approved for a $600,000 grant through the Appalachian Regional Commission to upgrade water pumps on Airport Road. Work is expected to begin in the spring. 