Northhampton News

Gov. Tom Wolf announced June 21 the approval of $10 million in additional Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program funds for 15 community, economic development and revitalization projects across Pennsylvania.

Funding will be support expansion of projects, promote job creation, training of employees and community development, according to a press release.  

“Hyper-local investments are the building blocks to success,” Wolf said in the release. “These dollars have the potential to transform neighborhoods and the lives of those who live there.”

For Bucks County, the Doylestown Township Community Recreation Center project was given $1 million to revitalize the municipal campus, which involves replacing equipment, constructing an indoor gym and classrooms, the release stated.

In Chester County, the Berwyn Fire Company Main Station project was awarded $500,000 to reduce carcinogen exposure. The funding will also enable the additions of four apparatus bays which will create new private bedrooms and bathrooms, a laundry room and other space. There will also be improvements to plumbing, electrical and HVAC.

The New Kennett Library II project was awarded $500,000 to build a two-story, 25,000 square foot library for new programming and classes, an auditorium, tutor rooms and study rooms. It will be complaint with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The 675 E. Swedesford Road headquarters project was awarded $500,000 to build a new parking facility and office.

Delaware County’s Community College new northeast campus was awarded $750,000 to create a multi-use facility, which will be used for affordable education and training, community programs and early childhood education.

In Lehigh County, Coca Cola Park was awarded $500,000 for amenities and renovations that include expanding the clubhouse, locker rooms, training facility, hydro space, and center field entrance.

In Luzerne County, the Gateway Center project was awarded $500,000 for the creation of a mixed-use, five-story, urban development. This will include a hotel, restaurant, cafe, and conference space.

In Monroe County, the Pocono Family YMCA New Building III project was awarded $750,000 to add new space to the existing facility.

In Montgomery County, the revitalization project for the 400 Main Street Block was awarded $500,000 to revitalize an area of East Main Street called Ridge Pike in the Collegeville Borough. This starts with the relocation and renovation of Borough Hall. The project will also transform Clamer Hall into an event space.

The Jefferson Golf Club was awarded $500,000 for the construction of a new clubhouse with a restaurant and banquet facility for community residential use.

In Northampton County, the Marquis Parking Garage was awarded $2 million to demolish a parking garage to create a new, seven-story mixed use, multifamily project with retail space that includes parking and apartments.

Four projects in Philadelphia County received a combined $2 million. These projects include one called Collaboratory II that was awarded $500,000 for renovations to enhance the usability and accessibility of the existing structure.

The Insinger Center for Manufacturing Excellence project was awarded $500,000 to build a new 40,000 square-foot manufacturing and trade skills education center in Philadelphia.

The Recycled Artist in Residency Arts and Environmental Lab in Philadelphia was awarded $500,000 to construct a facility with artist studios, project space, open green space for a sculpture park and an urban agriculture initiative and flex space.

The Sterling Paper Loft was given $500,000 for to renovate the Sterling Building for commercial, retail, office, and residential space use.