The Inter-Mountain photo by Edgar Kelley
Renovation work is ongoing at the historic Tygart Hotel in downtown Elkins. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., has announced the renovation project will receive federal funding.
ELKINS — Renovation of a historic Elkins hotel and upgrades to the Junior water system are among state projects to receive federal funding announced by Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va.
Manchin, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $9,608,749 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development program has been allocated for 27 West Virginia projects.
A total of $500,000 will go to the Tygart Hotel Management in Elkins. The funding will be used to purchase and install energy efficient LED lighting and an updated heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, which will save enough energy to power 14 homes, officials said.
The Woodlands Development Group purchased the Tygart Hotel for $700,000 in 2017. Woodlands hired The Mills Group, which is the renovation project’s architect. Four non-traditional lending sources — Partner Community Capital, Davis Trust, Freedom Bank, and Pendleton Community Bank — helped fund the project.
A total of $418,000 will go to the Town of Junior. The funding will construct upgrades to the town’s water distribution system, including replacing valves and fire hydrants.
“Investing in our communities spurs economic development and creates good-paying, long-term jobs,” Manchin said. “I’m pleased USDA is investing more than $9.6 million in these 27 critical projects across West Virginia, which will upgrade energy systems and water infrastructure in our communities, as well as construct roof repairs at the Southern Appalachian Labor School and bolster STEM education for Ohio County students.
“As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue working to ensure our rural communities across the Mountain State have the resources they need to thrive,” he said.
The 27 projects funded statewide include energy efficiency upgrades for a variety of businesses, upgrades to water infrastructure, roof repairs at the Southern Appalachian Labor School and an innovative STEM education course for Ohio County students.
Individual awards listed below:
$4,953,000 for the City of Williamson. This funding will be used to construct various upgrades to the city’s water treatment, storage and distribution systems.
$854,842 for the West Virginia Northern Community College in Wheeling. This funding will be used to equip six sites in Missouri, Ohio and West Virginia with interactive video conferencing systems. Instructors will deliver STEM educational coursework and job ready skills to benefit 362 students.
$580,000 for the Warm Springs Public Service District. This funding will make various upgrades to the District’s wastewater system, including the replacement of outdated collection lines, a new generator, upgrades to the aeration tank and construction of a storage facility to house equipment.
$391,810 for Davis Hill Development in Old Fields. This funding will be used to purchase and install a 657 kilowatt (kW) solar array, which will realize $86,093 per year in savings.
$201,658 for River Riders in Harpers Ferry. This funding will be used to purchase and install an 84 kilowatt (kW) solar array, which will realize $3,587 per year in savings.
$200,000 in Solar Energy Solutions in Gassaway. This funding will be used to purchase and install a 300 kilowatt (kW) solar array, which will realize $42,210 per year in savings.
$200,000 for Solar Energy Solutions in Davisville. This funding will be used to install a roof-mounted 198 kilowatt (kW) photovoltaic solar array, which will generate enough electricity to power 23 homes.
$200,000 for Solar Energy Solutions in Williamstown. This funding will be used to purchase and install a 250 kilowatt (kW) solar array, which will realize $53,062 per year in savings.
$199,200 for Formula Motor Car in Chapmanville. This funding will be used to purchase and install a 211 kilowatt (kW) solar array, which will realize $17,275 per year in savings.
$185,920 for Three Springs Crossing in Weirton. This funding will be used to purchase and install a 288 kilowatt (kW) solar array, which will realize $42,250 per year in savings.
$152,931 for 126 Building LLC in Ranson. This funding will be used to purchase and install an 87 kilowatt (kW) solar array, which will generate enough electricity to power seven homes.
$122,050 for Hill International Property. This funding will be used to purchase and install a 112 kilowatt (kW) solar array, which will realize $15,972 per year in savings.
$100,151 for Ariahnna Golf Cross Hotel in Cross Lanes. This funding will be used to purchase and install an 111 kilowatt (kW) solar array, which will realize $6,502 per year in savings.
$67,000 for Tyler County Public Service District. This funding will construct various upgrades to the county’s water distribution system, including replacing valves and booster stations.
$49,162 for D.W. Biller in Lost City. This funding will be used to purchase and install a 56.7 kilowatt (kW) solar array, which will realize $8,814 per year in savings.
$46,333 for Windy Acres in Red House. This funding will be used to purchase and install a 43 kilowatt (kW) solar array, which will generate enough electricity to power four homes.
$44,408 for TLC Farms in Burlington. This funding will be used to purchase and install heaters and insulation, which will realize $6,400 per year in savings.
$39,995 for Mohawk Powersports in Maxwelton. This funding will be used to purchase and install a 41 kilowatt (kW) solar array, which will realize $2,544 per year in savings.
$24,720 for Southern Appalachian Labor School in Kincaid. This funding will assist with repairing the roofs of two community center facilities.
$24,238 for Wooten Machine in Huntington. This funding will be used to purchase and install energy efficient LED lighting, which will realize $41,589 per year in savings.
$14,665 for Arbaugh Farm in Asbury. This funding will be used to purchase and install an 18.25 kilowatt (kW) solar array, which will realize $1,106 per year in savings.
$12,358 for Rebecca’s House of Flowers in Moorefield. This funding will be used to purchase and install a 12.05 kilowatt (kW) solar array, which will realize $1,072 per year in savings.
$12,182 for Duffield, Lovejoy & Boggs in Huntington. This funding will be used to purchase and install a 14.24 kilowatt (kW) solar array, which will realize $2,505 per year in savings.
$8,446 for Main Street Estate in West Union. This funding will be used to purchase and install an 8.76 kilowatt (kW) solar array, which will realize $5,001 per year in savings.
$5,680 for Channel Creasing Matrix in Martinsburg. This funding will be used to purchase and install LED lighting, which will realize $1,616 per year in savings.