State Representative Zach Mako | Pennsylvania 83rd Legislative District
State Representative Zach Mako | Pennsylvania 83rd Legislative District
Rep. Zach Mako and Sen. Lisa Boscola have announced that North Catasauqua Borough will receive a $166,000 grant for enhancements to the Delaware and Lehigh (D&L) Trail. The funding was secured through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s Greenway, Trails and Recreation Program, which supports projects related to greenways, trails, open spaces, and parks.
"The Delaware and Lehigh Trail is a treasure," Mako commented. "I enjoy biking on it whenever I have a free moment. This grant will result in 62 miles of continuously connected trail in Northampton and Lehigh counties which will allow for a variety of recreational and transit opportunities."
Boscola added, "The D&L is a tremendous asset to our community and our Commonwealth. Working in a bipartisan fashion to make possible the D&L’s much-needed connection in North Catasauqua will have a significant impact on recreational opportunities for residents and visitors to the Lehigh Valley."
The grant is earmarked for widening and resurfacing 1.5 miles of the trail as well as reconstructing a small bridge over a historic lock to extend the trail's existing section into Northampton Borough.
The 183rd District encompasses parts of South Whitehall, Washington, Whitehall townships, Slatington Borough in Lehigh County, Allen Township, parts of Moore Township, North Catasauqua, Northampton, and Walnutport boroughs in Northampton County.
The 18th Senatorial District covers Bethlehem City along with Lower Saucon, Palmer and Williams townships; Freemansburg; Glendon; Hellertown; North Catasauqua; Northampton; Stockertown; Tatamy; West Easton; Wilson boroughs; Hanover; Salisbury; Whitehall townships; Catasauqua; Coplay; Emmaus; Fountain Hill boroughs.
For further details or media inquiries:
Tracy Polovick
717-260-6358
tpolovick@pahousegop.com
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