Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at the Phase 1 Redevelopment Site

On Saturday November 3, 2007 at 11:00am, the City of Martin KY, Floyd County KY, and the Huntington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers celebrated the unofficial completion of the Phase 1 Redevelopment Site with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the site. Approximately 100 people attended the ceremony under a crisp and clear blue sky. Congressman Hal Rogers, whose steadfast financial and personal support of the project has helped to realize the Martin flood protection project, was the keynote speaker. Other dignitaries addressed the crowd as well including R. D. “Doc” Marshall, Floyd County Judge Executive, Colonel Dana Hurst, Huntington District Commander and Mayor Thomasine Robinson. Members of the City of Martin City Council were present at the ceremony, members of the Allen Central H.S. Junior ROTC unit posted and retired the colors and Ms. Jerica Blair sang the national anthem. A reception was held at the City of Martin Community Center following the ceremony. See the Photo Gallery for pictures of the Phase 1 site and the ceremony.

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Contractor Nearing Completion of the Phase 1 Redevelopment Site

The prime contractor for the Phase 1 Redevelopment Site (Bush and Burchett) continues to move towards completion of the site construction. Recent site work has included installation of the sewer and water lines, fire hydrants and storm sewers as well as the parapet walls and security fencing for the two retaining walls. Also, the access road and street in the Phase 1 site have been graded; filter fabric installed and the base course of asphalt laid in the site. See the Photo Gallery for pictures of this new construction.