Hursboro, Lowndesboro receive grants for recreation improvements | News


Hurtsboro and Lowndesboro were among other communities to receive a grant from the state to improve its recreation services. 

The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) allocated the funds from the Federal Highway Administration’s Recreational Trails Program. It was part of a $1.4 million round of grants. 

“These projects will benefit people of all ages and provide them with even more reasons to enjoy Alabama’s outdoors,” said Gov. Kay Ivey in an announcement. “I am pleased to award these grants that will increase recreation opportunities for many residents while making these communities better places to live.”

Hursboro was given $119,943 to construct a five foot wide asphalt walking trail in the town park that will also include exercise stations, benches and a platform for bird watchers. 

$192,000 was allocated to Lowndesboro to resurface its 1,950-foot-long walking trail at Ruby S. Moore Park and will include drainage improvements and landscaping.

“Beyond the benefits of having a way to exercise, a well-used and well-maintained trail casts a positive reflection on a community and its people,” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said.   “ADECA is pleased to join Gov. Ivey in support of these trail projects.”



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