Gov. Ivey awards $500,000 for EV-related development in Greenville

December 19, 2024

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant to help the city of Greenville embrace a step into the future. The grant will fund critical water and sewer infrastructure to support a new development along Interstate 65 focused on electric vehicle travel. The project, spearheaded by Atlanta-based company Switchyard Management LLC, will provide shopping, dining and entertainment options built around EV charging stations. “The Switchyard” will be accessible for all travelers and will employ 12 people.