09/06/2011

MAYOR THOMAS M. LEIGHTON ANNOUNCES PHASE II OF COAL STREET RECREATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS

WILKES-BARRE - Mayor Thomas M. Leighton marked the start of Phase II of the Coal Street Recreational Improvement Project by announcing that Panzitta Enterprises had been awarded the construction contract which totals nearly $250,000. Phase II encompasses the resurfacing of the multi-purpose field which will host field hockey, lacrosse, football, and soccer games and significant upgrades to Coal Street's softball fields. New lighting and electrical infrastructure will be installed as well as new fencing and netting encircling the field. The playing surface itself will be resurfaced and leveled out. Phase I of the project is nearly complete and included the construction of new basketball courts, a new playground, pavilion, and the splash pad. Both phases of the project total nearly $1 million in recreational improvements and were funded by a federal appropriation secured with strong support by Senator Bob Casey (D-PA).

 

"Today, we announced the final phase of the rebirth of Coal Street Park," said Mayor Thomas M. Leighton, "A once abandoned, blighted park has been revitalized into one of the premier athletic complexes in the state and will remain an attraction for visitors, residents, and employers for years to come. This is a proud day for the City of Wilkes-Barre."


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