Meehan Vows Support for Base Reuse
The Congressman said his first step would be to work to ensure transportation funding for the project, which could take 20 years to build out.
Following a tour of the shuttered Willow Grove air base Friday with local and state officials, Congressman Pat Meehan pledged his support for federal help in redeveloping the lion’s share of the 1,100-acre parcel. Meehan (R-7), who will represent a large portion of Horsham – provided the congressional redistricting is not challenged as was the case with the redistricting maps for state representatives - told press gathered at Lancers Diner in Horsham that his hope is to “get a baseline on understanding exactly what is at play.” “My impression is what a remarkable opportunity for this region,” Meehan said, noting the benefits of the region’s transportation and other attributes. “How does that fit into the plans that are being made for our …
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Bob
9:18 pm on Sunday, March 4, 2012
Too bad there couldn't been a government auction for parts of the base. There could be industrial manufacturing on the base instead of empty office space. more ›