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Cameron County advances brownfield redevelopment, broadband and recreation upgrades
Summary
Commissioners said April 16 that Cameron County is participating in a regional $1.5–$1.6 million brownfield grant while advancing broadband, recreation center upgrades and tourism initiatives; officials also reported site assessments, lab re-testing of soil samples and federal approval for a Core Connect broadband project.
Cameron County commissioners on April 16 outlined progress on environmental redevelopment, broadband and recreation projects they say will affect local planning and facilities.
Commissioner Zucal reported a two-day site visit with engineers and a landscape architect to a 370-acre Montrose property to assess trails, terrain and design options, with a follow-up meeting expected in about a month for planning recommendations. Zucal said the county is part of a regional brownfield grant estimated at $1.5–$1.6 million covering multiple counties and that site evaluations, including soil sampling at Pick Creek Flats, are underway. She told the board some samples must be redone because of a lab error and said the re-testing will not increase costs to the grant.
Moate said discussions through the Brownfield Advisory Committee have identified potential developer interest in local sites, and that the project remains in the evaluation phase.
The board also discussed recreation and tourism work. Zucal described collaboration with Pennsylvania Great Outdoors on a redesigned gravel-biking brochure and planned Dark Sky Committee stargazing events. Herzing reported a $50,000 grant has been awarded for recreation center improvements and detailed ongoing construction work, including concrete and siding work and plans for a future elevator lift; temporary closures have occurred for safety but staff are keeping portions of the facility accessible.
On broadband, Commissioner Moate said the Core Connect project received final federal approval and is moving toward implementation; planning meetings are underway and a separate meeting with Windstream is scheduled to address local communications infrastructure. Herzing additionally noted the county is expecting reimbursement funds from a BEAD broadband project.
The discussion combined planning-stage assessments, grant-funded remediation work and infrastructure updates; commissioners framed the items as preparatory steps rather than final approvals of development or construction contracts.
