The City of Two Rivers is getting some significant financial help for several projects.
In total, the Parks and Recreation Department has secured $307,000 in grants for seven projects.
A $25,000 Urban Forestry Grant will go towards caring for the trees throughout the city, the West Foundation gave $100,000 to support the Phase 2 improvements at Riverside Park, including a planned bike and skate park, $50,000 from the Public Service Commission will support energy efficiency and facility improvement planning, a $77,000 Stormwater Grant will help with the reconstruction of the parking lot at the Mariners Trail wayside nearest to Manitowoc, and a total of $55,000 through Room Tax funding will go toward beach grooming, improving local water trail promotion, access, and education, and renovations at the Neshotah Beach concession stand and bathhouse.
Many of these grants are also matched through other grants or through the City budget.
The Department noted that these funds are important because “Every dollar we bring into Two Rivers through grants, foundations, and other outside funding is a dollar that helps us improve our community while reducing the burden on local property taxpayers. These opportunities often cover some staff time to help reduce pressure on our City general fund.”
