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Legislature approves new
Washington State Horse Park in Cle Elum
State capital budget includes other important 13th
District projects
The state’s capital budget
was approved today and now heads to the governor’s desk where it is
expected to be signed into law. It provides over $74.8 million for
projects within the 13th District, including $3.5 million for a new
Washington State Horse Park in Cle Elum.
Thirteenth District lawmakers were instrumental in moving the local
horse park project forward and believe it represents a great opportunity
for the state’s economy and residents. They are also excited about other
important local projects, including eight for Central Washington
University, that received funding.
“Our new horse park will be a great asset for our local economy and
residents, in addition to horse enthusiasts around the state. This is a
facility that will be used and appreciated for years to come,” said
Rep. Bill Hinkle, R-Cle Elum. “I’d like to thank my 13th
District Republican seatmates for their help on this project, in
addition to Democrat State Representatives Bill Fromhold and Deb Eddy.
It truly could not have moved forward without the help of both political
parties in each chamber.”
The new Washington State Horse Park will be a publicly-owned, non-profit
facility and serve the recreational, competitive and education needs of
more than 30,000 horse owners in the state. It is estimated the facility
will generate around $8 million each year in new economic benefits to
Kittitas County.
“I’m excited about the horse park for several reasons. First, the
coordination of private and public entities to bring this project to
fruition is a prime example of the benefits that building such a
partnership brings. Second, when completed, the Washington State Horse
Park will attract participants from the entire West Coast equestrian
community. And, finally, the economic benefits realized in new jobs and
tourism dollars will be substantial to our local area and the state,”
said
Rep. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake. “I appreciate the bipartisan
support that this project has received from the Legislature.”
Trendwest’s MountainState donated the 106 acres of land adjacent to
Suncadia where the park will be located. The donation was instrumental
in the project being approved at the state level.
The state’s capital budget pays for construction and repair of public
buildings and long-term investments such as land acquisitions and
transfers. Other 13th District capital budget projects include:
Community, Trade
and Economic Development
City of Soap Lake Spa and Wellness Center
$1,000,000
Port of Ephrata Transportation Center
471,000
Life Support and EMS Infrastructure Build-Out
2,700,000
Washington State Horse Park
3,500,000
Washington State Historical Society
Moses Lake Museum and Art Center
$1,000,000
Department of Ecology
Town of Warden Wastewater
$3,000,000
Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation
Yakima River Canyon Access
$238,962
Skookumchuck Watershed
4,670,250
Teanaway Ecosystem
1,922,100
Selah Cliffs
715,785
L.T. Murray/Wenas Wildlife Area Rehab
119,540
Upper Yakima Riparian
818,862
Department of Natural Resources
Trust Land Transfer - Lake Easton
Selah Cliffs
$25,000
Central Washington University
Combined Utilities
$6,800,000
Dean Hall Renovation
23,200,000
Hogue Hall Renovation and Addition
3,000,000
Minor Works - Facility Preservation
3,175,000
Minor Works - Health, Safety, and Code Requirements
3,335,000
Minor Works - Infrastructure Preservation 3,290,000
Minor Works - Program 7,800,000
Preventive Facility Maintenance and Building System Repairs
2,422,000
State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
Big Bend (Facility Preservation)
$760,194
Big Bend (Roof Repairs)
85,906
Big Bend (Minor Works Program)
561,500
Big Bend (Minor Works Preservation)
252,800
Total 13th District
$74,863,899
The 105-day legislative
session is scheduled to adjourn today, April 22.
Hinkle can be contacted at (360) 786-7808 or
hinkle.bill@leg.wa.gov.
Warnick can be
contacted at (360) 786-7932 or
warnick.judy@leg.wa.gov
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