December 06, 2021 - York, PA
Governor Tom Wolf was joined by Rep. Carol Hill-Evans, Kevin Schreiber, CEO, York County Economic Alliance, and Jeff Vermeulen, Assistant Vice President for External Relations with York College to announce $10 million in state support for the first phase of the Codorus Greenway project through the City of York. The ambitious project will enhance the beauty of the waterway, improve water quality, and increase public access along the Codorus Creek."York residents have been dreaming of a greenspace along the Codorus Creek for more than 100 years and this project will make that dream come true," said Gov. Wolf. "I am proud to award $10 million to help the community transform the landscape of York, make the city a hub of revitalization, and create a welcoming and safe place for residents and visitors to enjoy."The Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) funds support improvements between King St. and the rail bridge north of Philadelphia St. in York. Construction on the first phase of the multi-phase project will repair and relocate deteriorating flood walls, establish an ADA-compliant access point and fishing platform, and develop riparian buffers and pedestrian walkways within the levee system.