(WTXL) - Liberty and Suwannee counties will benefit from $35 million in grants Gov. Rick Scott announced Tuesday.
Scott said $35 million will go to nine Florida Job Growth Grant Fund projects across the state.
The Liberty County Board of County Commissioners will receive $1,448,831. The money will be used to construct a turning lane on Highway 65 South at the intersection of U.S. Forest Service Road 103 and to pave 1.5 miles of the service road to create access to more than 500 acres of property for economic development.
The Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners will receive $3,125,000 to provide water supply and fire protection to the Interstate 75 and County Road 136 interchange.
"We have worked to ensure that every awarded project will strengthen Florida’s business climate and bring the best return on investment for Florida taxpayers," Scott said. "Florida is competing in a global economy, and we must do everything we can to ensure our state remains the top destination for families and job creators to succeed."
