West Virginia agency OKS funds for HVAC replacement in Pendleton County

The West Virginia School Building Authority has voted to fund more than $72 million in facilities projects statewide.

Monday's vote includes construction and renovation projects for public school systems in 19 counties.

Among the funding is $11 million for construction of a new prekindergarten through eighth-grade school in the Monroe County community of Peterstown. It includes an additional commitment of more than $10 million next year.

Locally, Pendleton County will get $8,362,722 toward replacing the HVAC system at Pendleton County High School and North Fork Elementary School, as well as roof replacement.

The county has been working

for some time

to replace decades-old heating systems and install air conditioning for the first time.

The grant awarded to Pendleton is the fourth-highest of all the grants awarded.

Fayette County will receive $6.6 million along with a commitment for similar funding next year to upgrade and renovate its school system.

Also included are more than $9 million each for improvements in Clay and Ohio counties.

You can find a full list of all the grants awarded

here