Lycoming News

State Senator Gene Yaw and State Representative Clint Owlett have announced a grant of $125,000 awarded to the Borough of Elkland. The funding comes from the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program.

"Funding for this project will undoubtedly benefit our region and have a positive impact on recreational opportunities," said Sen. Yaw. "I am pleased to see this important investment in Tioga County and I’m grateful to Rep. Owlett for his collaboration."

Rep. Owlett expressed similar sentiments: "Our region has so much to offer in the great outdoors, and this project will provide even more opportunities for the people of Elkland and the surrounding areas to enjoy some fun and fresh air. I was happy to work with Sen. Yaw in support of this investment in our residents’ quality of life."

The funds are designated for the Coates Avenue Recreation Facilities project in Elkland Borough. Plans include acquiring land and conducting preliminary engineering for a swimming and recreation facility. The proposed site will feature an ADA-accessible swimming pool, kid-safe pool, bathhouse, park office, meeting room, Little League fields, and an ADA-accessible playground.

The Commonwealth Financing Authority was established in 2004 as part of Pennsylvania's Department of Community and Economic Development to manage economic stimulus programs. In 2012, the Marcellus Legacy Fund was created to allocate natural gas drilling revenues towards projects like those supported by the Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program.

For further information about state-related news, constituents can visit Senator Yaw’s website at www.SenatorGeneYaw.com or Representative Owlett’s website at www.RepOwlett.com.