BETHLEHEM (APR 3) – Northampton Community College’s big plans for renovating its new Fowler Family Southside Center received a big boost recently from State Senator Lisa Boscola. 

Last week Boscola presented NCC President Art Scott with a check for $1 million in state funding to move the project forward.

“For many, many years, Northampton Community College has made a great contribution to our region and to our residents,” Boscola said.  “This new Southside Center will literally open up a whole new world of opportunities for generations to come.”

 
Boscola successfully inserted the funds, which are part of the Redevelopment Capital Assistance Program (RCAP), into the state Capital Budget.  The $1 million will be used for the acquisition and rehabilitation of the former Bethlehem Steel plant office in the Bethlehem Works site for classrooms, laboratories and studios, Boscola said.

“This project not only makes Northampton Community College one of Pennsylvania’s premier community colleges, but it also represents a strong commitment to the future of Southside Bethlehem and Beth Works,” Boscola said. 

Boscola announced that there are other commitments from Rep. Craig Dally and Rep. T.J. Rooney – as well as Governor Rendell – that will be forthcoming.  A total of $5 million in state funding will be invested in the Southside project, she said.

“This project and the millions of dollars in improvements to this former Bethlehem Steel office building means a lot to the revitalization of the Southside – and to the success of Beth Works,” Boscola said.  “But, I also know that the education and job training and new skills that NCC will provide on this site means just as much – if not more – to all of the families that are a part of this community.”

For additional information on RCAP funds or any other state-related matter, please feel free to contact Senator Boscola’s Bethlehem Office at (610) 868-8667.

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