Hockey enthusiasts will get a chance to skate on an entirely restored rink at Falls Township Community Park later this year.
During Tuesday’s virtual Supervisors meeting, the board authorized advertisement to accept bids for the hockey rink upgrades. Bids will be opened on March 11 and construction is expected to begin on or about May 3.
With any luck, most of the costs will be covered by a state grant.
The Falls Township Board of Supervisors last year submitted a Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority. Parks and Recreation Director Brian Andrews said the township anticipates hearing soon if the grant has been approved.
If awarded, the grant is expected to cover $138,988.60 of the total $163,516 project with Falls Township contributing the remaining $24,527.40.
Upgrades are aimed at improving the look and function of the roller hockey rink by resurfacing the rink, replacing the dasher board, restoring the fencing, painting, and marking the surface, and sealing cracks.
