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What We Build Matters
In Danville, we’ve come together as a community to invest in essential facilities, infrastructure, and services that support daily life. Whether it’s roads, parks, or water systems, these projects exist to serve everyone.
Major Initiatives & Supporting Documents
*Proposed projects are published to provide introductory information to the public and to potential funding partners, such as the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, etc. Proposals are typically in the research or discussion phase and generally do not indicate current action or funding allocation on the part of the City of Danville. Please contact the City of Danville for more information on current and proposed projects and initiatives.
- City of Danville Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
- 2023-2026 Strategic Workplan
- Reimagining Downtown Danville Masterplan
- Proposed East Danville Connector
- Vision Zero Safety Action Plan
- Proposed Walnut Street & Stanford Ave Roundabout
- Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 2
- Spears Creek Pump Station
- US 150 Water Utility Commission
- Proposed Millennium Park Aquatics and Play Complex
- 2022 Parks & Rec Masterplan
Recently Completed Projects
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.jpg "Jennie Rogers Community Center 2024 (4)")
Project Description:
The City of Danville purchased the former Jennie Rogers Elementary School in May of 2021 with a vision of a creating a space for everyone in Danville. The Jennie Rogers Community Center officially opened in August of 2024 and hosts basketball, volleyball, pickleball and other recreational activities. Several classrooms are home to community organizations like the Arts Commission of Danville-Boyle County, Teach Peace, Danville Schools Cradle School and Dance. The center features a cafeteria, game room, and several locations to relax, study, or meet with a group. The east wing of the building was completely renovated to house an early childhood development center which will be seeking a new tenant in the fall of 2025. Some spaces in the building are available for rent. Please contact Danville-Boyle County Parks & Recreation for more information.
Project Cost:
$4,881,835
Contact:
Danville-Boyle County Parks & Recreation
859-238-1230
Project Description
Damaged sidewalks and aged infrastructure beneath them, as well as concerns for pedestrian safety, prompted a redesign of the Downtown Danville Streetscape. The project improves pedestrian safety by enhanced lighting, established features to slow traffic, creating barriers between pedestrian walkways and drivers, and providing a shorter distance for pedestrians crossing streets. The project also creates attractive usable spaces of opportunity for Downtown businesses with expanded "bump-outs" for outdoor sales, dining and events.
Project Components
- Improved and widened sidewalks
- New Street and Sidewalk Lighting
- New Traffic Signal Poles
- New Trees and Planters
- Curb Bump-outs for pedestrian safety
- New Furniture and Amenities
Completion Date:
Fall 2023
Project Cost:
$9,948,484
Awards & Recognitions:
- American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA Kentucky) Merit Award for Constructed Work
- American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Kentucky's Engineering Excellence Award
Project Description:
The City of Danville Fire Department celebrated the Grand Opening of the new Central Fire Station at 461 W Main Street on August 26, 2022. The new Central Fire Station is a functional and comfortable home for Danville’s firefighters and displays the community’s appreciation for their service. In addition to the modernized office and dormitory spaces, the facility includes the training and equipment areas necessary to keep our firefighters safe and healthy.
Project Cost:
$7,321,636
Contact:
City of Danville Fire Department
859-238-1211
Project Description:
Michael M Smith Memorial Park, formerly known as Batewood Park, is located on JE Woods Drive off Second Street. A renewed focus on supporting community parks lead to impressive renovations like the addition of a splash pad, new playground and improved access to Danville's trail system. Phase 1 of Michael Smith Parks improvements are complete but future plans may include improved parking, a pavilion, and court renovations.
Total Cost:
$1,514,094
Timeline:
Reopened June 2024
Strategic Plan Category:
Parks & Recreation, Economic Development, Regionalism
Contact:
Parks & Rec Director, Tommy Barton
859-238-1233
Project Description:
Danville-Boyle County Parks & Recreation's Tennis Courts were formally located at the Bunny Davis Recreational Facility. Space was limited for tennis play, but perfect for pickleball! So, the Bunny Davis courts were converted to pickleball once a new home for a Danville-Boyle County Parks & Recreation Tennis Complex was located, in the former fairgrounds area of Millennium Park. The new complex includes six new courts, including two lighted courts, and a comfortable spectator area. The complex hosts regular tennis tournaments and local matches, and tennis lessons are available through Danville-Boyle County Parks & Recreation.
Total Cost:
$3,103,795
Timeline:
Open May 2023
Strategic Plan Category:
Parks & Recreation, Economic Development, Regionalism
Contact:
Parks & Rec Director, Tommy Barton
859-238-1233
Project Description:
The City of Danville Public Works Garage & Offices are located at 547 South Second Street. With the growing operations of the City of Danville's Public Works Department which includes sidewalk and street maintenance, facility maintenance, cemetery operations, Stormwater maintenance, amonth other things, the department needed additional space for storage of materials, work areas, and offices. Renovations were completed on an existing structure to provide this new home for the Public Works Department.
Project Cost:
$878,894
Timeline:
Project completed Spring 2024
Strategic Plan Category:
Infrastructure
Contact:
Public Works
859-238-1230
Project Description:
Engine 19 was special ordered in July 2022 to replace an older model engine in use at the City of Danville Fire Department
Project Cost:
$841,246
Timeline:
Received February 2025
Why is this project needed:
Ensuring our community's First Responders are well-equipped to respond to emergencies in a safe and efficient manner.
Strategic Plan Category:
Public Safety
Contact:
Interim Fire Chief, Mike McCurdy
859-238-1211
In the Spring of 2024, two new playgrounds were installed at Danville parks. Through Land and Water Conservation Grant Funds from the Kentucky Department of Local Government, and Danville-Boyle County Parks & Recreation new playgrounds were installed at Jackson Park and Cowan Street Park.
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Based on crash data across the City of Danville, the Engineering department is working to reduce speeds and raise driver awareness in the City. Traffic calming improvements may include small projects like installing speed humps or improved signage, as well as more complex street designs, changing traffic patterns to slow cars and bring special attention to areas of concern.
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Project Description:
The City of Danville's wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) is a regional facility that serves Danville, Northpoint Training Center, the Lincoln County Sanitation District and the Mercer County Sanitation District. The original WWTP, constructed in 1981 and upgraded in 1998, had a design capacity of 6.5 million gallons per day (MGD). As the City and service area continued to grow, the WWTP also needed to grow, improve and expand capacity to continue to meet KPDES Permit Limits.
The City completed a Wastewater System Evaluation Study in June of 2018. The Study identified three major problem areas at the WWTP that needed to be addressed as part of this project: lack of adequate screening, sludge handling, and a failing UV disinfection system.
In June 2021, the City of Danville invested in Wastewater Treatment Improvements Phase 1 including demolition of some existing structures, screening improvements, ultraviolet disinfection system, solids dewatering facilities, piping, control/operations building, and various instrumentation improvements.
Phase 1 is now complete. City of Danville will look to advertise the Phase 2 pending funding availability. Phase 2 will expand the facility by adding a new Oxidation Ditch and two new clarifiers to increase the plant’s capacity to 9.0 MGD. Construction of the clarifiers will require demolition of the old Operations/Control building. The proposed improvements would include: mechanical screening facilities, a new oxidation ditch, extended aeration treatment, new clarifiers (2), flow splitter, electrical connections, associated piping, and SCADA improvements. Phase 2 will provide valuable capacity to enable City of Danville to attract industry and plan for the future economically.
Project Cost:
$16,157,785
Strategic Plan Category:
Infrastructure, Economic Development, Regionalism
Contact:
City of Danville Municipal Utilities
859-238-1200
Project Description:
The City of Danville was awarded a grant to construct a pedestrian refuge island on Stanford Avenue where Clarks Run Trail and Henson Trail meet. This project provides a safe and effective crossing for trail users such as pedestrians and cyclists. The Federal Highway Administration lists Pedestrian Refuge Islands as one of their Proven Safety Countermeasures with a 56% reduction in pedestrian crashes.
Project Cost:
$188,087 ($96,000 Grant Funding)
Timeline:
Completed Fall 2024
Strategic Plan Category:
Infrastructure, Parks & Recreation, Economic Development
Contact:
City Engineer, Josh Morgan
859-238-1200
Project Description:
Water tank painting is a crucial step in extending the life of a water tank, preventing corrosion, and maintaining water quality. The tank on "tower hill" (behind Chick-fil-A) was cleaned and painting, inside and out, as part of a regular maintenance schedule of the City of Danville Municipal Utilities' tanks.
This particular tank holds approximately 3 million gallons of water. In the City of Danville's water distribution system, water is pumped directly from the water treatment plant to residences and businesses. Any unused water will pass through to these storage tanks, like the one on tower hill. When pumps require maintenance, or when all the needs in the water system have been met, the reserves in the tank supply water to the surrounding area and the elevation of the tank allows for adequate pressure for the end users
Project Cost:
$628,033
Timeline:
Project completed Spring 2025
Strategic Plan Category:
Infrastructure
Contact:
City of Danville Municipal Utilities
859-238-1241