SCHUMER ANNOUNCES $1.8 MILLION LOAN GUARANTEE FOR SCRIBA COMMUNITY SPORTS COMPLEX AND CIVIC CENTER

US Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced that the town of Scriba has been awarded $1,805,000 in guaranteed loans from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. The money will be used for the development and construction of a community sports complex and civic center.

"The new civic center do much more than provide children with a safe, modern athletic facility," said Schumer. "This project will also bring jobs to Scriba - construction jobs in the coming months, and at least 51 full-time jobs once the center is finished. This grant will help fulfill my goal of bringing jobs and opportunity to Upstate."

The project involves the development of a 75,000 square feet air structure, which will enclose two soccer fields, and other athletic facilities. Spectator seating will also be constructed. Once competed, the complex will also serve as the site for exhibits, concerts, and other civic events.

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