CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Gov. Bob Wise today awarded four community development grants totaling $167,000 to Summers County.

“With every dollar we invest in these communities, we make West Virginia a better place to live,” Wise said.

These grant programs support community enrichment projects that provide a better living environment or expand economic development opportunities. They are administered by the West Virginia Development Office.

Grants were awarded to the following:

Local Economic Development grants:

Summers County Commission $37,000

• Replace the existing bath houses at the Summers County 4-H Camp with new bath houses that are ADA compliant $30,000
• Pay the costs of fees and permits necessary for site preparation, including excavation, grading, filing, and utility construction for the future construction of an animal shelter facility $7,000

• Assist in continued renovation of the Summers County Courthouse and Memorial Building $120,000
• Water extension feasibility study, to include engineering and design fees and construction $10,000

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