Electric grid upgrades coming to Kenlake, Kentucky Dam Village

Kenlake State Park and Kentucky Dam Village will receive state funding to to ensure a reliable electric grid at Kentucky state parks and support families in need following catastrophic weather events.  

Governor Beshear announced Monday each park will receive $7.6 million through the Grid Resilience Grant Program.  The projects will include improvements to the electrical infrastructure and will ensure reliable power and essential services remain available to citizens during severe weather events

"Kentucky state parks not only provide Kentucky families with a great place to visit and make memories together, they have also sheltered our people in need during every natural disaster our state has faced," said Gov. Beshear. "That's why it's so critical that we continue to invest in our parks and keep them up to date, resilient and efficient." 
 
Work on the projects is expected to begin this fall and be completed in 2026.