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Governor O’Malley Announces BPW Approval Of Funding For Three Local Park Improvement Projects In Washington County
ANNAPOLIS, MD — Today, Governor Martin O’Malley announced Board of Public Works (BPW) approval of local-side Program Open Space (POS) funds for improvement projects at three local parks in Washington County:
- Upgrades to the Hagerstown Fairgrounds Park electric service to prepare for installation of lighting for four athletic field lights will be partially funded (90 percent, $36,000) by POS.
- Replacement of the existing pedestrian foot bridge over Antietam Creek within Devil’s Backbone Park in Boonsboro will be partially funded (90 percent, $130,500) by POS.
- Installation of an irrigation system for the football field at Marty Snook Park in Hagerstown will be partially funded (90 percent, $18,000) by POS. Approximately 1,000 football league members utilize the field during 120 games each year. The irrigation system will greatly improve the field and provide a safer playing surface.
In total the BPW approved funding for 13 local park and recreation areas and preservation of more than 754 acres of agricultural and forest land in 12 Counties today.
Since 1969, Program Open Space has provided funding for acquisition of 321,470 acres for open space and recreation areas. Most Maryland residents live within 15 minutes of an open space or recreational area funded by this program.
Chaired by Governor O’Malley, the Board of Public Works is also comprised of Treasurer Nancy Kopp and Comptroller Peter Franchot. The Board is authorized by the General Assembly to approve major construction and consultant contracts, equipment purchases, property transactions and other procurement actions.
November 28, 200777 Contact: Olivia Campbell
410-260-8016 office I 410-507-7525 cell
ocampbell@dnr.state.md.usMaryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the state agency responsible for providing natural and living resource-related services to citizens and visitors. DNR manages more than 449,000 acres of public lands and 17,000 miles of waterways, along with Maryland's forests, fisheries and wildlife for maximum environmental, economic and quality of life benefits. A national leader in land conservation, DNR-managed parks and natural, historic and cultural resources attract 12 million visitors annually. DNR is the lead agency in Maryland's effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay, the state's number one environmental priority. Learn more at www.dnr.maryland.gov