Observer Reports
Funding for three Anderson County recreation projects have been awarded by the Anderson County Legislative Delegation:
$40,000 in funding from the South Carolina Parts, Recreation and Tourism’s Park And Recreation Developmetn Fund grant program for development of a pavilion/shelter area to be installed at the Hurricane Springs Park pickleball courts. The addition of the new shelter is a result of direct input from pickleball players and other park patrons.
$100,000 from South Carolina Department of Natural Resource’s Water Recreation Resource Fund to support installation of a water access ramp and other elements at Piedmont Riverfront Park. This contribution will be used in conjunction with a recently-announced $500,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund award to develop Phase I of this exciting new access point and nature park on the Saluda River Blue Trail.
$100,000 from the Water Recreation Resource Fund to support installation of water access ramp and associated eligible infrastructure at Belton Landing off of Cooley Bridge Road. Developed in partnership with the City of Belton, this facility serves as a key anchor location for the Saluda River Blue Trail.
“We are truly grateful for the Delegation’s continuing support of our efforts to provide a variety of quality recreational opportunities for citizens throughout our community,” said Anderson County Council Chairman Tommy Dunn.