County Authorizes Funding for Phase 2 of WOW Center

Nearly two million dollars from the Maryland DNR Land and Water Conservation Fund will go toward phase two of the Willowbrook Outdoor Wellness center located near Allegany College of Maryland.  This phase will add an artificial turf field and other multi-use fields, stadium lighting, parking, extend the walking path, add concessions, a restroom, and storage.  With a 100% local match, the $1.8 million is a milestone in the project, according to Adam Patterson, Director of Allegany County’s Department of Public Works…

“Combination with the Open Space money that we have earmarked for the WOW, City of Cumberland’s contribution, some In-Kind Services, we are near $3.5 million worth of money to be able to go to our next phase of construction