Area parks set to receive state funds
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Jan. 17—JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — More than half a million dollars in state funding has been approved for park improvement projects across the legislative districts of state Sen. Wayne Langerholc Jr., R-Richland Township, and state Rep. Frank Burns, D-East Taylor Township.
The funding, approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority, comes from impact fees paid by natural gas developers. State guidelines allow the funds to be used to develop, rehabilitate and improve public parks, recreation areas, greenways, trails and river conservation.
Adams Township will receive $36,345 for the purchase of new playground equipment for the Mine 42 Playground to replace the existing equipment, Langerholc said Tuesday in a press release.
And the V.E. Arbutus Little League will receive $228,655 to renovate the baseball and softball fields in Richland Township.
"I am pleased to announce this important funding to improve area parks," Langerholc said in the press release.
"These funds will further enhance recreational opportunities and contribute to the overall quality of life for area residents."
In addition, more than a quarter of a million dollars will be shared among three communities in the 72nd Legislative District for parks and river conservation, Burns said Tuesday in a press release.
East Conemaugh Borough will receive $121,125 for phase one of its Veterans Memorial Park transformation; Johnstown's Parks Department will receive $42,000; and Nanty Glo will receive $100,000 for levee system improvements through the Commonwealth Financing Authority's Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program.
"These are more state grants for our area, which will have a positive impact on the community and the environment — money which otherwise would have gone to another community in another part of the state," Burns said in his press release.
"I remain committed to making sure Cambria County and our communities receive their fair stare of state funding — and working to support outdoor opportunities for all ages."
