HARRISBURG – Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) today announced the approval of state funding for six community parks and open space projects in Beaver County.
“I’m very pleased to announce state funding to help local communities pay for these worthy projects,” Vogel said. “Creating useful open space and upgrading playgrounds for children expands opportunities for fun, exercise and outdoor recreation.”
The grants were approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority.
GetBlok Farms of Aliquippa will receive $47,500 for its Franklin Avenue open space project.
Hopewell Township will receive $86,730 for improvements to the playground at Sharon Grange Park and $90,872 for Woodlawn Park playground improvements.
Koppel Borough will receive $75,000 for its community park project.
Patterson Township will receive $44,470 for community park improvements.
Primary Health Network will receive $100,000 for its Rochester green space initiative.
The Commonwealth Financing Authority is an independent agency of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development and administers the commonwealth’s economic stimulus packages.
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