PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (AP) - Renovations are nearly complete at the Jenny Wiley State Resort Park lodge in eastern Kentucky, which was damaged last year by fire.
A statement from the Kentucky State Parks says state and local officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday for the May Lodge, which was damaged in March 2016. While rooms remained open for the renovation, the park’s restaurant and lounge were moved to the conference center.
No one was injured in the blaze, which fire investigators say started at an electrical panel.
The $1.7 million in repairs included a new lounge, furniture, wall covering, flooring, windows and kitchen equipment. The nearly completed work also includes a redesign to improve views of Dewey Lake.
Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Secretary Don Parkinson called the renovation impressive.
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