State Rep. John Galloway announced $1 million in state grants from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program has been awarded to Bristol Borough for the Bristol Waterfront Park and parking lot.
Bristol Borough, which owns and maintains the Waterfront Park and parking lot, will use the state funds to improve the park’s aging infrastructure. It will remove and install a new stormwater system with a bulkhead to alleviate flooding issues; remove and replace the pavement throughout the parking lot; replace the curb throughout the lot; install new lighting for the parking lot and park; install new landscaping; and construct a restroom facility. With completion of this project, about 25,000 square yards of parking lot will be paved, 40 new inlets and 1,200 feet of new storm pipe will be installed, 15 light fixtures and bases will be installed, and 14 new trees will be planted within islands in the parking area.
“Bristol Waterfront Park is a wonderful place for people to enjoy outdoor activities like fishing and boating and cultural events such as concerts,” Galloway said. “Its beautiful scenery draws people together and contributes to our sense of community in Bristol. This grant money will help preserve and make it easier for people to take advantage of this great resource.”
