Lake Barkley State Resort Park has been chosen to receive around $6 million as part of the state’s “Restoring the Finest” initiative, tourism officials have announced.
According to a news release, the funding for Lake Barkley will include upgrades for the wastewater treatment system, roof replacement and repairs and improvements for the fire alarm and sprinkler system. Since 2016, Lake Barkley State Resort Park will have received more than $7.7 million in improvements.
Tourism, Arts and Heritage Secretary Don Parkinson says, “Projects like these at Lake Barkley are important to our state park system and help keep our parks safe and attractive to guests. We appreciate the support our parks receive from the governor and members of the General Assembly.”
Lawmakers approved a $50 million bond issue for the “Restoring the Finest” campaign in state parks during the 2019 General Assembly.