Solebury To Use Grant To Upgrade Historic Bond House

SOLEBURY TOWNSHIP, PA — A $350,000 grant awarded to Solebury Township by the state will be used toward the transformation of the historic Bond House at Aquatong Spring Park from a residential to a public use.

According to Solebury Township, the grant from the state Department of Community and Economic Development's Local Share Account will fund two-thirds of the cost required to create an accessible space inside the vacant structure.

The grant was secured by State Senator Steve Santarsiero and State Rep. Tim Brennan and announced in December.

The project will make necessary updates to transform the building from a residential to a multi-use, public facility that is ADA accessible. Among the updates will be the replacement of the HVAC system, a new restroom, and the addition of a kitchenette.

Once updated, the building will be used for environmental and historic education and park-related activities organized by the Bucks County Audubon Society and the Solebury Township Parks and Recreation Summer Camp.

“This project will both preserve a historic building and give it new life, serving the people of Solebury Township,” said Senator Santarsiero. “It will be an ADA accessible community space to promote environmental and educational education, a cause I am proud to support.”

“The township continues to provide world-class services to its residents; this state investment will support Herculean local efforts to make the parks system in Solebury Township one of the most impressive in the region and even the commonwealth,” said Representative Brennan.