Charleston, W.Va. -Kanawha County Commission, Commissioners Kent Carper, Lance Wheeler, and Ben Salango will join the Kanawha County Parks and Recreation Board and its President, Retired Major General Allen Tackett, for a groundbreaking ceremony for the start of construction of the new Coonskin Golf Course. The groundbreaking ceremony will take place on Friday, July 29 at 11:00 am at the first tee beside the Coonskin Clubhouse.
Kanawha County Commissioner Lance Wheeler stated, “Today we start work on a major project to totally redo the Coonskin golf course. When we are finished, we will have an exciting course that is fun and challenging for players of all ages and skill levels.” Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango added, “The County Commission is making a big investment in the Coonskin golf course. We are excited to get started and can’t wait to open a completely redesigned golf course next Spring.”
Kanawha County Commission President Kent Carper stated, “I want to thank Senator Joe Manchin for making the American Rescue Plan available to Counties. We were instructed to spend these ARP funds to improve our communities – that is exactly what this project will do.” The Kanawha County Commission provided more than $1.2 million in American Rescue Plans funds for the project. Once construction is complete, Coonskin will feature a completely redesigned nine-hole par three course with a distinct design that lends itself to fast, fun play.
Please join the Kanawha County Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission for the groundbreaking ceremony and to learn more about this exciting project. Interviews will be available after the groundbreaking ceremony.