Lamont McClure and the Division of Parks & Recreation announce receiving three grants from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) totaling $1,254,000.

• $300,000 for the development of Gall Farm in Plainfield Township. Construction work will include pedestrian walkways, a parking area, stormwater management measures, ADA access, landscaping and signage.

• $300,000 for construction of approximately 1.5 miles of trail on the Nor-Bath Trail in East Allen Township and Bath Borough. Work will include a trailhead, ADA access and other site-related improvements.

• $654,000 for development of the Two-Rivers Trail, constructing 1.2 miles of trail from Henry Road in Bushkill Township to State Route 191 in Plainfield Township. Construction of two trailheads, two at-grade road crossings, landscaping and ADA access are included in the plan.

“The County of Northampton thanks DCNR for these generous grants,” says Lamont McClure. “Developing and maintaining our trail systems contributes greatly to the quality of life of our residents and the visitors who come here to enjoy outdoor recreation.”

“Years of work with many partners has culminated in the funding of these projects,” says Bryan Cope, Superintendent of Parks & Recreation. “These improvements will enhance recreational opportunities within Northampton County and promote our natural resources. I thank DCNR for the funding and for the years of behind-the-scenes work to get these projects to a point where construction is now imminent.”

Funding for these grants comes from the state Keystone Recreation, the Park and Conservation Funds, the Environmental Stewardship Fund, the ATV and Snowmobile Management Restricted Accounts, the Pennsylvania Heritage Area Program, the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund and the Recreational Trails Program.

 

Information provided to TVL by:
Becky Bartlett
Deputy Director of Administration
Northampton County Government Center
669 Washington Street
Easton, PA 18042
https://www.northamptoncounty.org/

 

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