Nov. 14, 2024
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) announced $586,700 has been awarded to four Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) projects in the 169th District through the Community Conservation Partnership Program (C2P2).
Klunk said she is glad to see these dollars invested in recreational opportunities in York County.
“We are blessed to live in a beautiful part of the Commonwealth, with many opportunities for outdoor recreation,” said Klunk. “I am happy to see these dollars awarded to DCNR projects, which will further enrich our green spaces for area residents and visitors to enjoy.”
The awards for Klunk’s district are as follows:
• $82,500 for Hanover Borough to prepare a master site development plan for the about 2,500-acre Long Arm and Sheppard-Meyers reservoirs.
• $100,000 for Jefferson Borough to rehabilitate and further develop the Donald L. Harbold Community Park.
• $273,700 for Shrewsbury Township to rehabilitate Hametown Park.
• $130,500 for Shrewsbury Township to acquire approximately 13.5 acres along Strawberry Road to expand Miller Family Park.
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 questions about this event, please call Klunk’s office at 717-630-8942.
Representative Kate A. Klunk
169th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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