COLUMBUS — A biennial capital projects bill passed here recently will provide funding for numerous parks, educational institutions, recreational venues and cultural facilities in area counties.
Riedel, McColley announce state funding for local capital projects
Information submitted Craig S. Riedel • • COLUMBUS – State Representative Craig S. Riedel (R-Defiance) and
State Senator Rob McColley (R-Napoleon) announced the passage of Senate
Bill 310, which includes funding for a variety of initiatives across the
state as well as $2.2 million in aid for local projects.
Local projects in Paulding, Van Wert, Defiance, and Auglaize counties funded in the bill include:
Paulding County:
· Oakwood Community Park, $22,610
· Payne Buckeye Park, $20,500
· Antwerp Riverside Park Fitness Trail, $7,500
· Melrose Park Renovation, $7,000
· Grover Hill Welcome Park Playground, $5,598
· Broughton Park Playground, $4,124
· Paulding County Community-based Assessment Center, $40,000
Van Wert County:
VW independent/submitted information
COLUMBUS State Representative Craig S. Riedel (R-Defiance) and State Senator Rob McColley (R-Napoleon) announced passage of Senate Bill 310, which includes funding for a variety of initiatives across the state, as well as $2.2 million in aid for local projects.
Local projects in Van Wert, Paulding, Defiance, and Auglaize counties funded in the bill include:
Van Wert County
Van Wert Reservoir trails, $75,000
Smiley Park ballfield fencing, $25,000
Willshire Ballpark enhancements, $25,000
Niswonger Performing Arts Center, $200,000
Convoy Opera House facility renovation, $75,000
Paulding County
Oakwood Community Park, $22,610
Payne Buckeye Park, $20,500
Antwerp Riverside Park Fitness Trail, $7,500
Melrose Park renovation, $7,000
Grover Hill Welcome Park Playground, $5,598