HARRISBURG –State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Jamie Flick (R-83) announced $110,800 has been awarded to a Loyalsock Township recreation project through the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2).
Funding will be used for improvements to James Short Park in Loyalsock Township, Lycoming County. Work will include construction of an amphitheater and pedestrian walkway, installation of lighting and utilities, ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements.
“Investing in our local parks and recreation facilities enhances quality of life and strengthens our communities,” Yaw said. “These improvements will provide families and residents with safe, modern spaces to enjoy for years to come and I’m thankful to Rep. Flick for working with me to secure this funding.”
“I’m excited to see the upgrades to the James Short Park,” Flick said. “Loyalsock Township residents should benefit from creating more outdoor recreational opportunities like the added amphitheater and other added improvements. It was a pleasure to work with Sen. Yaw in securing this grant.”
The C2P2 is funded with a variety of state and federal funding sources, including the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund (Key 93), which includes Key-Community and Key-Land Trust; the Environmental Stewardship Fund (ESF); the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF); Pennsylvania Trails Fund (PRT – federal source); Pennsylvania Heritage Area Program (HA); and the ATV Restricted Management Account Fund (ATV).
For more state-related news and information, constituents can visit Senator Yaw’s website at www.SenatorGeneYaw.com or Rep. Flick’s website at www.RepFlick.com.
CONTACT:
Elizabeth Weitzel (Yaw)
717-787-3280
Andrew Forgotch (Flick)
717-772-9905