ANNAPOLIS (Dec. 4, 2008) — Governor Martin O’Malley today announced Board of Public Works approval of local-side Program Open Space funding for local park improvement projects in nine counties including Calvert and Charles.
Calvert County will receive $168,750 for renovations of the outdoor pool at Kings Landing Park in Huntingtown.
Charles County will receive $63,000 to install energy-efficient outdoor recreational lighting at Laurel Springs Park’s youth baseball field in La Plata.
The three-member Board of Public Works, chaired by Governor O’Malley, is comprised of Treasurer Nancy Kopp and Comptroller Peter Franchot. The BPW is authorized by the General Assembly to approve major construction and consultant contracts, equipment purchases, property transactions and other procurement actions.