MUNCY TOWNSHIP– A new destination retail super store planned for Lycoming County could spur economic development and new opportunities for tourism and recreation, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Rep. Joe Hamm (R-84) and Rep. Jamie Flick (R-83). During today’s county commissioners meeting, Bass Pro Shops announced plans to open a new location in Muncy Township, its third in Pennsylvania.
“Securing this partnership with Bass Pro Shops is a testament to unwavering commitment between our state and local officials, including the Lycoming County Commissioners, Chamber of Commerce and FamVest,” Yaw said. “Bass Pro has a deep history of protecting habitat and introducing families to the great outdoors and there is no better place for them to put down roots than in Lycoming County – the gateway to the Pennsylvania Wilds. This new location will undoubtedly strengthen the local economy and be a driving force for tourism and recreation in our region. I was pleased to help secure investment for the project, and I am looking forward to seeing it come to life.”
“I want to thank Bass Pro Shops for choosing to locate a new store in Muncy Township. Bass Pro is a world-class retailer and will integrate perfectly into our community, as we have a rich outdoor heritage in Lycoming County, which is the heart of the Pennsylvania Wilds,” Hamm said. “Sen. Yaw and I have been working hard for the last two years to bring Bass Pro Shops to Muncy as it will have a generational impact for our area. I look forward to this announcement from Bass Pro Shops being the first of many in Muncy as we continue to see new development in eastern Lycoming County.”
“This is exciting news for our region,” Flick said. “The arrival of Bass Pro Shops at the former Lycoming Mall site marks a significant step forward for economic development and community revitalization in our area. Thanks to strategic funding made possible through Act 13 dollars — not taxpayer money — this project is a smart investment in our future. It will not only breathe new life into a property that was vacant, but it will also bring jobs, revenue and renewed energy to Lycoming County and the surrounding communities. I look forward to seeing the positive ripple effects this project will create for years to come.”
Bass Pro Shops will mark the first tenant secured by FamVest Partners in the development of The District at Lycoming Valley. The store will serve customers in a large portion of the Pennsylvania Wilds, which is home to the greatest concentration of public lands in the commonwealth and includes several state parks and tourist destinations. The new location is expected to open in January 2027 and employ an estimated 150 people.
For more state-related news and information, constituents can visit Sen. Yaw’s website at www.SenatorGeneYaw.com, Rep. Hamm’s website at www.RepJoeHamm.com or Rep. Flick’s website at www.RepFlick.com.
CONTACT:
Elizabeth Weitzel (Sen. Yaw)
717-787-3280
Erik Houser (Rep. Hamm)
570-546-2084
Carrie Pauling (Rep. Flick)
570-321-1270