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Gov. Josh Shapiro announced funding for a slew of projects across the Commonwealth Thursday as part of the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program.
The program will invest nearly $445 million into 356 projects across Pennsylvania to create jobs, improve infrastructure, strengthen public safety and drive long-term economic growth in various communities, according to a news release.
RACP is a reimbursement grant program that supports essential design, acquisition and construction projects across the state.
Roughly $8 million will flow into the region as part of Shapiro's initiative, including to the Altoona Curve, the Cambria County Miracle League and the East Broad Top Railroad.
Miracle League of Cambria County will receive $650,000 to build a baseball field with special facilities in Johnstown. The project will include constructing a field, bleachers, concession stand and press box and associated stormwater improvements.
"I was proud to fully fund this grant for the Miracle League to support major improvements at Roxbury Park," Sen. Wayne Langerholc Jr., R-Cambria, said in a statement. "This investment strengthens a community asset and ensures people of all abilities can continue using the park to stay active and engaged in our community."
Bedford County
-- Bedford Technical Center Campus: $2 million to create capacity for new welding facilities through a 16,000-square-foot addition and renovation of existing labs and classrooms.
-- Reducing Barriers to Workforce Housing: $1.38 million to complete site work and infrastructure for workforce housing lots, including installation of utilities, roadway construction, stormwater systems, grading and erosion controls.
Blair County
-- Altoona Curve Baseball Field Renovation: $1.9 million to renovate the Altoona Curve baseball field, including excavation, new irrigation and drainage systems and full replacement of the playing surface and sod.
Cambria County
-- Johnstown East Side Fire Station: $750,000 to convert a commercial building on Johnstown's east side into a fully equipped fire station with apparatus bays, emergency vehicle storage and firefighter living quarters.
-- Miracle League at Roxbury Park: $650,000 to construct an accessible baseball field with bleachers, concession stand, press box, fencing, parking and stormwater management systems.
-- Women's Help Center: $500,000 to convert an existing property into a community support and emergency shelter facility with interior renovations, HVAC and utility upgrades and exterior improvements including lighting, signage and landscaping.
Huntingdon County
-- East Broad Top Railroad Rehabilitation: $1 million to support rehabilitation of the East Broad Top Railroad, including construction of a replica station for public use, restoration of the Saltillo Bridge and site improvements such as landscaping and parking upgrades.