Abandoned mine land in Virginia to be converted into useful and profitable sites
Staff Writer |
Ten economic development projects selected for grant approval from the Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Pilot program in Virginia.
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The program is administered by the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy (DMME) and funded by the Federal Power Plus Pilot Program.
The projects are located on historic mining sites and include safety and environmental improvements to the Southwest Virginia communities where they are located.
Wise County Appalachian Homestead – a unique community offering property rights through community based sustainable farming $1,600,000
City of Norton Country Cabin II – a music venue along the Crooked Road will make improvements to become a year-round site $47,420
Russell County Dante Community Redevelopment – construction of a mountain bike and ATV trail $269,000
Buchanan County Ecotourism in Nature’s Wonderland – a scenic vista to view the elk and other wildlife $2,254,750
Tazewell County Pocahontas Exhibition Mine – enhancing the museum experience and creating a visitor tram stop for rides through the mine exhibit $379,178
City of Norton Project Intersection – an industrial site development aimed at attracting new manufacturing businesses $1,782,685
Wise County Solar Value – a large solar project, providing renewable energy to an industrial park tenant, the Mineral Gap Data Center $500,000
Dickenson County Splashdam Waterline Extension – a public water expansion project will improve the quality of life for rural residents affected by historic mining $356,500
Russell County Project Reclaim – an industrial site development aimed at recruiting new business $1,645,340
Wise County Enhancing the Mountain View Trail System – will improve ATV trail between St. Paul and Coeburn $222,000
The projects must still undergo a review from the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE). ■
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