Park upgrades will receive major funding

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On hand for the check presentations were Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Josh Evans, Chair Peggy Kiser, VCEDA chief executive Jonathan Belcher, park Superintendent Austin Bradley and County Administrator Larry Barton. VCEDA PHOTO


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The Virginia Department of Energy last week presented a $300,000 grant to Breaks Interstate Park for construction of a new swimming pool. The funding comes from the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization program. The new pool is expected to increase park visits, add nearly $100,000 in annual revenue and create five to seven seasonal jobs. PROVIDED BY VIRGINIA ENERGY
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