Schuylkill River Trail Gets $3 Million in State Money for Southward Extension
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf on Monday announced $3 million in state funding to aid the continued expansion of the Schuylkill River Trail.
The state grant will fund the connection between Bartram’s Mile and Passyunk Point, a 2.25-mile section that will extend the Schuylkill River trail farther south than it’s ever been before and open up more green space in Southwest Philadelphia.
“With the help of our investment, the Schuylkill River Development Corporation will be able to reclaim and redevelop brownfield sites along the river,” Wolf said. “Turning a former eyesore and blighted area into a new and accessible space for city residents, we will create a valuable resource in a currently underserved neighborhood in Southwest Philadelphia.” Read more »
