The Maryland Board of Public Works approved six projects across Allegany, Garrett and Washington counties on Thursday, Oct. 29, according to State Sen. Mike McKay, who represents District 1. McKay said the projects add up to more than $1.56 million.
The projects McKay listed are:
- $750,000 for the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 486 Hagerstown School Renovation
- $472,000 to GRMC to renovate and equip its operating rooms
- $300,000 for the historic 1845 Canada Hose House and Blue Springs parcel
- $23,850 for a new accessible pavilion at Garrett College
- $14,945.30 for a safer walkway at Grantsville Town Park
- $4,000 for new benches at the Deer Park Community Center
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources also announced the two Garrett County park projects. According to DNR, the board approved $19,000 from the Local Parks and Playgrounds Infrastructure Program to repair a walkway at Grantsville Town Park and to fund new benches at the Deer Park Community Center.
“Western Marylanders send plenty to Annapolis. My job is making sure a fair share comes back,” McKay wrote.
See Sen. Mike McKay’s original post on Facebook and the DNR news release.
