Big changes are coming to downtown Manchester and Clay County.
U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05), Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers (R-Manchester), and members of 1 Clay County (1CC) announced a comprehensive plan to renovate Downtown Manchester that will boost economic development, tourism, healthcare, and education.
Monday’s announcements included the development of the Elk Mountain Trailhead, a Downtown Manchester Marketplace, and the arrival of a new distillery. The projects will be supported with federal, state, local, and private investments, including $4.25 million in state funds, and a $2.2 million federal earmark secured by Congressman Rogers. Total investment in these projects is expected to exceed $20 million.
Senator Stivers approached the congressman over two years ago with the plan for this project.
“There is strength in unity, and these projects are evidence of our united mission to make the City of Manchester a better place to live for generations to come,” said Congressman Rogers, Dean of the House. “I was honored to secure a $2.2 million federal earmark for the new Downtown Manchester Marketplace, which will be the centerpiece of these exciting changes for Clay County.”
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