There continues to be progress in construction projects within Taylorville.  Work on West Main Cross is in a new phase, with the focus now on repairing underground infrastructure.  The airport and lake continue to be focal points of upgrades, as well. 

Taylorville Mayor Bruce Barry has his eyes on these endeavors.  He says grants have helped provide much of the funding, but the city still hopes for more funding in that fashion. 

The work on the airport is a subsequent portion of an existing project.  Mayor Barry says the importance of the airport to the area justifies the expenditure. 

Lake Taylorville is another site of work being done.  It’s expected to be finished by the end of this month, in time for visitors.

There have been discussions on increasing the allowance of placing billboards in industrial zone areas; the mayor is in favor of this proposal.  It comes amid a request by E.L. Pruitt for a billboard.

More information on the City of Taylorville is available at www.taylorville.net.

Bruce Barry appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.