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Northampton plans Canal Park playground upgrade after acquiring surplus equipment from Pottstown school
Summary
Council was told the borough secured surplus playground equipment from French Creek Elementary (Pottstown) for $8,500 and will use a $20,000 grant (with approximately $11,500 remaining) to replace Canal Park's aging playground in mid-to-late June.
Council heard an announcement that the borough obtained surplus playground equipment from French Creek Elementary School (Pottstown) for $8,500 and will combine that purchase with a $20,000 grant to replace aging playground equipment at Canal Park.
A council member said the borough's public works crew inspected the equipment, which includes a large play set, swings, two basketball hoops, tables and other components, and that borough staff would help dismantle the equipment the week of June 6 and reassemble it at Canal Park in mid-to-late June. The speaker said roughly $11,500 in grant funds would remain for other park upgrades.
The borough framed the acquisition as a cost-effective reuse: "we are able to get all of that for $8,500," the speaker said, adding that the work will be timed after the school year ends so borough staff can assist with removal and reinstallation.
What happens next: Public works will schedule the dismantling during the week of June 6 and return to install the playground at Canal Park; staff will coordinate use of grant funds and report back to council on final costs and installation status.
