Bracken County Senior Center Renovation Project
Gov. Andy Beshear awarded $454,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds to Bracken County to renovate the current senior center in Brooksville. The renovations will include new doors, windows, flooring, ceiling, roofing, HVAC, parking and other general improvements as needed. The adjacent community outreach building, known as the Country Closet, will also be renovated.

“The renovations to our senior center will ensure we are maintaining the facility to house critical programs for our seniors in Bracken County,” Bracken County Judge/Executive Tina Teegarden said. “These upgrades will help Bracken County for years to come.”

Bracken County EMS Building Project
Gov. Beshear announced $1 million in Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Response (CDBG-CV) funds to Bracken County to renovate the current Bracken County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) building located in Brooksville. The renovations will include installation of new windows and garage bay doors, a new HVAC system and a new concrete exit drive. The county will also construct a new addition to the current EMS building that will contain emergency quarantining rooms for staff exposed to COVID-19 and a new drive-through garage bay to allow for quicker efficient response times.

“When we invest in infrastructure improvements, we are building a foundation of success for Kentuckians. These investments strengthen our communities for generations. Renovating the Bracken County EMS building will positively impact 911 service responses in dire times,” Rep. William Lawrence said. “I also look forward to watching these resources help the Bracken County Senior Center offer a safe, secure environment for our aging community members.”

“Our first responders have been heroic throughout the pandemic,” Judge/Executive Teegarden said. “This project will help us support them and will make Bracken County a safer place for all of our residents. We want to thank Gov. Beshear, the Department for Local Government and Buffalo Trace Area Development District staff for helping us secure this much-needed funding.”