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Recreation committee outlines Water Lot plan; only survey would be borough-funded
Summary
Council member Margaret McKean said the recreation committee will seek foundation funding for a Water Lot restoration, with the borough agreeing only to fund a $2,500–$4,000 topographic survey; project estimates range $150,000–$300,000 and security cameras like Clark Park were requested.
Margaret McKean, reporting for the borough's recreation committee at the Oct. 8 meeting, described plans to pursue restoration of the Water Lot and outlined what the borough would and would not pay for.
McKean said the borough would not contribute construction funds but would cover a topographic survey, estimated at $2,500 to $4,000. The committee requested installation of security cameras similar to those at Clark Park and anticipates submitting a budget request to foundations; she estimated total restoration costs between $150,000 and $300,000.
Borough Manager Dan Madgar said the project could move forward because the direct cost to the borough would be minimal if most funding comes from outside sources. No formal appropriation was approved at the meeting; the committee will pursue external grants and foundation funding and return with more detailed budget requests if needed.
Council did not vote on construction or camera procurement during this meeting; the next practical steps are to commission the survey and continue fundraising efforts.
