Beach restoration near Kenworth Dam advances with grants
Kenworth community volunteers and Kenton Enterprises push a long term beach and campground project at Kenworth Dam, aiming to finish before the July 1 celebrations. A $25,000 REDI grant funds planning, with private donations and fundraising supporting the project amid a $10,000 shortfall.
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Kenton Enterprises
John Finnie
Don Carter
Mike Boyle
Rural Economic Development Initiative
REDI
Bob Curtis
Kenton and District Business Association
Kenworth Dam Campground Project Details
The site at the south end of Kenworth Dam offers camp sites at five dollars each. Purchasers of ten blocks or more will have names engraved on a plaque. Donors to the beach and campground project receive tax deductible receipts via the Kenton Branch of the Hamiota Credit Union. The area promises peaceful wildlife rich surroundings and is suitable for canoeing and windsurfing.
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Kenton
Kenworth Dam
Kenton Enterprises
Kenworth Dame
Hamiota Credit Union