ABOVE: The recent $20,000 grant from the Mojave Water Agency will help San Bernardino County to renovate the Visalia Park project, which has been closed for several years. File Photo
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From staff and wire reports
SAN BERNARDINO — The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a grant award of $20,000 from the Mojave Water Agency for the Visalia Park Renovation project in Lucerne Valley.
The MWA grant money will be used to enhance landscaping components toward improved irrigation efficiency and park aesthetics which meets the stated goals and objectives of ensuring development of a well-planned, balanced and sustainable County, and working with other agencies.
The funds were made possible through the agency's Strategic Partners Program, which assist the region in meeting conservation goals mandated by the state.
There is currently a capital improvement project in the 2015-16 approved budget in the amount of $95,000 for the renovation and revitalization of over two acres of abandoned, dilapidated property on Visalia Avenue in Lucerne Valley, which once served as a community park operated by a local non-profit organization.
“I thank Bev Lowry, my field representative, and the Mojave Water Agency for helping us gather the funds needed for the park renovation project,” Chairman James Ramos said. “Park renovations will include a site clean-up, restroom and building renovations, and a playground installation. I look forward to attending the grand opening ceremony.”
Lowry is a regular fixture at the monthly meetings of the Lucerne Valley Johnson Valley Municipal Advisory Council, which meets at the County Service Area 29 office in Lucerne Valley. CSA 29 effectively serves as the area's park district and will be in charge of developing the Visalia Park project.