Bethlehem is receiving $300,000 towards a $1.043 million project to connect the Soth Bethlehem Greenway with the Saucon Rail Trail. Once completed, it will be possible to cycle or hike from South Bethlehem to Quakertown. this will create continuous greenway in a populated urban area to promote physical activity, health and wellness, and outdoor recreation opportunities. The gravel trail will be 12'wide.
You never know what you'll find on the South Bethlehem Greenway. It's where I met the Wizard of New Zealand.
Upper Mount Bethel Tp be awarded $75,000 towards a $1.125 million plan to rehabilitate a former sand and gravel quarry site at the UMBT Preserve. This will include a new main entrance and two smaller trailheads for public access at different areas into the preserve as well as observation decks, overlooks, fishing or kayak platforms.
Palmer Tp will be provided $50,000 towards a $104,000 plan to restore a 0.5 mile section of the Schoeneck Creek riparian buffer at Fox Run Park. This is expected to reduce stormwater runoff and improve wildlife habitat.
Northampton Borough will get $100,000 towards a $763,897 plan to replace outdated and unsafe playground equipment with a new 100,000 sq ft facility with a poured-in-place rubber surface. The gaol is to transform 4th Street Park into an exemplary recreation system serving as a welcoming, inclusive play environment for families of all abilities.
Hellertown has been awarded $75,000 for the $560,000 Tumminelo Park improvements. Hellertown will install a install a new footbridge over Mill Race to connect the Saucon Rail Trail (SRT) to Tumminello Park. This will improve access to the trail.
4 comments:
Councilman Heckman is the only common-sense adult on council The rest are no better than the bickering political party fools in Washington. Party before people. Wish him good health going forward.
The ongoing funding of these trail and park projects results in the public having access to valuable transportation and recreation oppotunities.
McClure’s commitment to preservation programs has been exemplary. I wonder what Giovanni and Zrinkski’s positions are ?
Where’s forks township?
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