New boat launch in Limestone County made possible by $200k grant

Gov. Kay Ivey announced a $200,000 grant last week to enhance a recreational venue in Limestone County. The grant, awarded through the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, will enable the Limestone County Commission to add a trailhead and boat launch site on Sugar Creek.

Here’s what to know:

Gov. Ivey announces grant to build boat launch in Limestone County

Gov. Ivey notified Collin Daly, chairman of the Limestone County Commission, that the grant had been approved. Here are some details regarding this new boat launch:

• The County Commission will construct a gravel road and launch site on 12 acres off Cotton Belt Road.
• In addition to the landing, a large, handicapped-accessible gravel parking area will be built.
• Limestone County is providing the required $200,000 match for the project.
• The grant comes from the Land and Water Conservation Fund, administered in Alabama by the Department of Economic and Community Affairs.

“This project will provide access for canoeists, kayakers and others to enjoy a scenic waterway. I commend the Limestone County Commission for seeking to improve recreational outlets in their county, and I am pleased to support this project.”

Gov. Kay Ivey

A timeline for the project has not been announced yet.

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