FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 20, 2025
GLASGOW, KY – The City of Glasgow has been awarded $600,289 through the federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program to construct a new bridge over the South Fork of Beaver Creek. The project, announced as part of Governor Andy Beshear’s June 13 press event, is one of several selected statewide to promote infrastructure improvements and energy conservation.
The new bridge will significantly improve access to Glasgow’s landfill facility, allowing heavy equipment to reach the site without causing damage to surrounding county and state roads.
“This grant for bridge construction is a tremendous opportunity that will help prevent damage to several miles of county and state roadways which would otherwise be affected by heavy equipment,” said City Administrator April Russell.
Mayor Henry Royse added, “Our primary goal is to ensure public safety and protect our road infrastructure. This bridge will not only save taxpayers money in long-term road repairs, but it will support responsible landfill operations.”
The grant is funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and administered by the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet. The EECBG program supports local strategies that reduce energy consumption, increase sustainability, and improve community safety.
Project Overview:
- Funding Amount: $600,289
- Funding Source: Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG)
- Project Scope: Construction of a new bridge across the South Fork of Beaver Creek to improve landfill access
- Key Benefits:
- Enhances public safety
- Reduces strain on county and state roadways
- Provides consistent and safe access for landfill-bound heavy equipment
About EECBG:
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program provides funding to help local governments implement energy-saving initiatives and infrastructure improvements. In this round, more than $2.2 million was awarded to Kentucky cities and counties for projects ranging from solar installations to critical transportation upgrades like Glasgow’s bridge initiative.
In addition to the bridge project, the City of Glasgow continues to invest in sustainability through its methane gas collection system at the landfill.
“We are grateful to have received funding to enhance our methane gas collection and increase energy efficiency in transportation through fuel conservation,” said April Russell. “Our ongoing efforts to capture methane reduce emissions while generating energy for the grid. This valuable EECBG initiative is made possible through collaboration with community partners, Farmers Rural Electric and East Kentucky Power.”
For more information, contact:
April Russell, City Administrator
📧 [email protected]
