Schuylkill Legislators Announce Nearly $2.1 Million for Outdoor Recreation Projects

HARRISBURG - Reps. Tim Twardzik (R-123), Jamie Barton (R-124), JoAnne Stehr (R-107) and Dane Watro (R-116) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced today nearly $2.1 million in state funding has been approved for outdoor recreation projects in Schuylkill County. The funding was awarded by the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) through the Community Conservation Partnership Program (C2P2).

"These grants will support projects that improve parks, expand recreational opportunities and preserve open space across Schuylkill County. We are pleased to see this funding directed toward initiatives that will benefit residents today while helping to protect and enhance our communities for future generations," the lawmakers said.

The grants awarded include:

• Delano Township - $67,500 for new walkways, a parking area and playground equipment at Trenton Park
• Frailey Township - $80,000 for new walkways, parking area, fencing and landscaping at Good Spring Park
• North Manheim Township - $216,100 for a new dog park, pavilion, walkways, fencing, landscaping and ADA access at North Manheim Township Recreation Area
• Orwigsburg Borough - $65,000 for new walkways, a parking area, playground equipment, ADA access and landscaping at the Louis Fanelli Jr. Park
• Schuylkill County - $99,400 for a new pedestrian walkway, playground equipment, ADA access and landscaping at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park in Pine Grove
• Shenandoah Borough - $43,200 to create a site development plan for the Pumping Station Plant in East Union Township
• The Nature Conservancy - $1.5 million for a conservation easement of 3,252 acres in Branch, Reilly, Tremont and Washington townships

C2P2 assists local governments and recreation and conservation organizations with funding for projects related to parks, recreation and conservation. The program is funded through a variety of state and federal sources and is administered by DCNR.

ARGALL CONTACT: Seth Hubler
TWARDZIK/STEHR CONTACT: Will Jones
BARTON CONTACT: Jake Gillespie
WATRO CONTACT: Chris Comisac