NATCHEZ — The City of Natchez has received nearly $250,000 to help fund the renovation of the historic railroad depot on Broadway Street.

Mayor Butch Brown said the city received the funding this week.

MDOT pledged the money last year and has awarded the city a total of $750,000 for the restoration project.

Community Development Director James Johnston has said the city will provide a $125,000 match for the $500,000.

The city, Johnston said, will also provide a $61,875 match for the $247,500, bringing the total funding for the project to $934,375.

The city is renovating the historic depot with plans to turn it into office space, restrooms open 24 hours every day, a visitor reception area and product development facility with a demonstration kitchen.