Lynchburg will receive $18 million in federal stimulus money to help build its new Sandusky Middle School.
Gov. Timothy Kaine said in a news release that the money is part of $71.6 million in school construction bonds for eight projects in seven Virginia areas.
The no-interest bonds were established by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, also known as the stimulus package.
"I am certain that this funding will ease some of the need in these communities by creating jobs and improving learning environments for our children," Kaine said.
Other areas receiving bonds:
Petersburg
Robert E. Lee Elementary
$6,493,700
Petersburg
Walnut Hill Elementary
$5,818,691
Portsmouth
Simonsdale Elementary
18,000,000
Lexington
Lylburn Downing Middle School
$7,500,000
Richmond County
Richmond County Elementary
$2,290,819
Fluvanna County
Fluvanna County High School
$6,000,000
Montgomery County
Elliston-Lafayette & Shawsville Elementary School
$7,500,000
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