November 20, 2006
PATTON As the Rock Run Recreational Area nears its spring opening date, state officials are raising concerns about whether the dozen nearby communities are prepared to handle thousands of visitors looking for food and a place to sleep.
Two years of planning and an estimated $5.1 million in state money has been invested in the Cambria County recreation destination.
And officials of the state Department of Community and Economic Development are spending time with local leaders telling them what to expect and listening to concerns.
Jackie Parker, director of the team, and other state officials met last week with local leaders, touring Patton, Carrolltown, Northern Cambria, Hastings and surrounding townships.
They hope to prevent problems before Rock Run opens to the public.
The communities have to determine their (own) destiny, Parker said.
Additional strains are expected on police, ambulance and fire services.
Work has been completed on 48 of the first 50 miles of trails. The access road off St. Lawrence Road and the parking lot are done.
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PATTON As the Rock Run Recreational Area nears its spring opening date, state officials are raising concerns about whether the dozen nearby communities are prepared to handle thousands of visitors looking for food and a place to sleep.
Two years of planning and an estimated $5.1 million in state money has been invested in the Cambria County recreation destination.
And officials of the state Department of Community and Economic Development are spending time with local leaders telling them what to expect and listening to concerns.
Jackie Parker, director of the team, and other state officials met last week with local leaders, touring Patton, Carrolltown, Northern Cambria, Hastings and surrounding townships.
They hope to prevent problems before Rock Run opens to the public.
The communities have to determine their (own) destiny, Parker said.
Additional strains are expected on police, ambulance and fire services.
Work has been completed on 48 of the first 50 miles of trails. The access road off St. Lawrence Road and the parking lot are done.
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