Lawmakers Dole Out $660 For Projects In Northampton Township

NORTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP, PA — Two projects in Northampton Township - one to construct an all-abilities splashpad and athletic fields at the site of the former Breezy Point Day Camp on Bridgetown Pike and the other to enhance pedestrian crossings in the township - have been awarded $660,000 in state funding.

State Rep. Joe Hogan (R-Bucks) and Sen. Frank Farry (R-Bucks) announced the grants, which have been awarded through the Pennsylvania Local Share Account (LSA) program.

The Northampton projects include:

• The Bucks County Industrial Development Authority will receive a $500,000 grant for the construction of an all-abilities splashpad and athletic fields at the PlayaRaya campus located in Northampton Township. This initial construction phase of the project covers the development of the campus's outdoor amenities, including basketball and pickleball courts; a soccer field; walking trail; equestrian space; specialty sensory-friendly playground; and sitework, including stormwater infrastructure and parking lot installation.

• Northampton Township will receive a $159,000 grant to enhance and improve four pedestrian crossings across the township near elementary and middle schools.

“These projects will save taxpayers money, and for most of them, give residents affordable recreational opportunities right in their local communities. I’m proud to have worked with my colleagues to bring back over $1.9 million in investments for our community and look forward to doing more for our families,” said Hogan.

“It is always encouraging to see funding awarded to so many worthwhile projects in our community,” said Farry. “I was proud to advocate, along with Rep. Hogan, for these projects and look forward to seeing them come to life as they will enhance accessibility, strengthen our neighborhoods and improve quality of life for residents.”

The PA Race Horse Development and Gaming Act (Act 2004-71) provides for the distribution of gaming revenues through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to support projects in the public interest within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for these grants through the LSA program.