Posted on February 19, 2009
ANNAPOLIS (Feb. 19, 2009)— The State Board of Public Works approved local-side Program Open Space funding for 25 local park and land acquisition projects in 12 counties on Wednesday. Calvert County is slated to receive $522,687 for three projects. Neither Charles or St. Mary’s counties received any funding during this exercise.
The projects in Calvert include:
– $78,000 for athletic fields, playground areas, a skate park and other park improvements at Solomon’s Town Center Park;
– $371,687 to allow for parking, restrooms, a new playground and picnic shelters at Hollowing Point Park in Prince Frederick; and
– $73,000 for the second phase of energy-efficient lighting and restroom facilities at Cove Point Park in Lusby.
“All projects funded through Program Open Space are made possible by a coordinated commitment – to conserve land and improve outdoor recreational opportunities in our local communities, even during tight fiscal times,” said Governor O’Malley in a statement. “Preserving our natural resources remains one of Maryland’s highest priorities and this Program allows us to continue to advance the common good, no matter the economic climate.”
