Park now has more than half the project’s funding secured. Construction started in October.
QUAKERTOWN, PA – December 11, 2013 – Quakertown Borough announced today that it has received two grants from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in support of its new Park Project located at 4th and Mill Streets.
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Community Conservation Partnerships Program announced last week a $250,000 grant for the development of the former Krupp industrial site, including the construction of the amphitheater and trail. State Senator Bob Mensch played a critical role in helping the borough obtain the funding.
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The Department of Community and Economic Development awarded the project a $225,000 grant two weeks ago from funds that were part of the $28.6 million made available over the past two years to fund six Marcellus Legacy Fund programs administered by the Commonwealth Financing Authority. More than $16 million in funding was awarded throughout the state to support 116 greenways, trails and recreation projects.
These two grants combined with the funds already raised for the project through other grants, sponsorships, and donations equal more than half of the $2 million cost to build the park.
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“We are thrilled to receive these two state grants which are key to the park’s construction,” said Cathy Gillahan, Park Development Steering Committee Co-chair. “We are looking forward to beginning the bidding process for the construction of the amphitheater in early 2014.”
The 12-acre passive recreation community park will connect the Quakertown Memorial Park and the Sports Complex, the James A. Michener Branch of the Bucks County Library, and the Quakertown Community Pool.
It will feature walking and biking trails; an amphitheater; concession stand; gazebo; open areas for picnicking, playing and relaxing; flower meadows; a water feature or pond with fountain; and restrooms, among other amenities.
This community asset to the more than 36,500 residents of the Quakertown Regional Area (including Richland, Haycock, and Milford Townships and Quakertown, Trumbauersville, and Richlandtown Boroughs) will regularly hold public events, live music, entertainment, arts events and more each season.
A variety of naming opportunities and donations are still available at all levels. Each opportunity comes with its own list of benefits that will allow area businesses increased exposure in the community. Visit www.QuakertownParkProject.org for a complete list of sponsorship and donation opportunities and to read the top 10 reasons to donate to the park.
Park supporters can also join the project’s Facebook fan page for regular updates on the project: https://www.facebook.com/QuakertownParkProject.