Marion County Lake

$3 million in improvements planned for Marion County Lake

The Marion County Lake is shown on Thursday, Aug. 21. Although the lake had to be drained for work on the dam to be done, some amount of water still remains and will be removed by the contractor.

The Marion County Lake is shown on Thursday, Aug. 21. Although the lake had to be drained for work on the dam to be done, some amount of water still remains and will be removed by the contractor.

HAMILTON — A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on Thursday, Aug. 21, at the Marion County Lake for those interested in bidding on site improvements needed to return the lake to fishing, picknicking and other recreation and tourism opportunities.

Lawmakers secure $3 million for Marion County Lake

Like having patience with fishing pays off, officials are asking the public to have patience for upgrades to be made to the Marion County Lake that will greatly increase the useability, enjoyableness and longevity of the natural attraction.

Like having patience with fishing pays off, officials are asking the public to have patience for upgrades to be made to the Marion County Lake that will greatly increase the useability, enjoyableness and longevity of the natural attraction.
HAMILTON — The Marion County Lake will soon be the site of more than $3 million in structural improvements after more than two years of negotiations directed by Rep. Tracy Estes (R-Winfield) and Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman).

Hamilton annexes Marion County Lake

Bob Page

Hamilton Mayor Bob Page stands in front of the Marion County Lake, which is now a part of Hamilton’s city limits.

By Louis Mellini
Staff writer
HAMILTON — The City of Hamilton annexed the property of the Marion County Lake, taking the city one step closer to taking control of the property from the State of Alabama.
This was approved during a regular meeting held on Monday, Sept. 19, at the Hamilton City Hall in Hamilton.

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