Millbrae Gets $2M To Rebuild Recreation Center That Burned Down

MILLBRAE, CA — Several San Mateo County cities, including Millbrae, received funding for local projects through the state budget due to a surplus, according to Assembly Speaker pro Tem Kevin Mullin (D-South San Francisco).

Pacifica will receive $7.75 million for the Esplanade Infrastructure Preservation Project, Redwood City will receive $5 million for construction of the Redwood City Ferry Terminal and Millbrae will receive $2 million for reconstruction of the Millbrae Recreation Center that was destroyed in a 2016 fire.

All funding came as a result from requests by Mullin, except for a joint $500,000 request with Sen. Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) that will go toward repairing damage to the Pacifica Municipal Pier.

“This year’s exceptional budget surplus presented an opportunity for members to request funding for local projects, a first time in my Assembly tenure,” Mullin said in a news release. “I am pleased to announce I was able to secure critical infrastructure funding for the cities of Millbrae, Pacifica and Redwood City. While each of these city-specific projects provide a benefit to the local community receiving the funds, I believe there is a broader benefit to San Mateo County and our region as a whole.”

Millbrae will be able to rebuild its recreation center, with plans for a 24,500-square feet state-of-the-art building that includes a youth center with game and study rooms, a preschool, community room, art room, fitness studio and conference center.

“We are grateful beyond words,” Millbrae Mayor Ann Schneider said. “This funding will ensure delivery of the new center for our seniors, youth and residents of not only Millbrae but also the region.”