LODGE IN THE WORKS Funds Set Aside For State Park Lodge
Reported by: Dan Matics
Web Producer: Dan Matics
Reported: Sep. 16, 2012 6:03 PM EDT
Updated: Sep. 16, 2012 6:11 PM EDT
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Lavalette
, Wayne County
, West Virginia
Excitement is building in Wayne County over a project that is getting closer and closer to becoming a reality.
W.Va. lawmakers have set aside nearly $5.5 million in funding for a lodge and convention center at Beech Fork State Park.
It's not a done deal yet, but the plan is to build a 50 room lodge and convention center similar to Stonewall Jackson, and Cannan Valley state parks.
The proposed lodge is expected to bring $1.3 million to Wayne County's economy and more than 20 jobs to the area.
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