Dominion Awards $10,000 Grant to Westmoreland County’s Twin Lakes Park Expansion Project

Posted 7-21-09

The Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation Citizens Advisory Board received a $10,000 grant from Dominion in support of Phase II of the Twin Lakes Park Expansion. The grant was made possible through the Dominion Foundation, the company's philanthropic arm.

Development of the area will provide county residents with many family-oriented recreational activities and facilities. The park expansion will include a winter sports area for sledding and tubing, universally accessible playground, a dog park, and a life trail for senior adults.

This is the second part of a two-phase expansion -- Phase I, which included the dedication of Peach Plaza Skate and Action Park, was completed last year. Phase II, which is projected to last two years, will make it convenient for more residents to enjoy the park facilities.

"We are fortunate, and very grateful, to have a corporate partner like Dominion that supports family-oriented quality of life improvements at our county parks," said, Tom Balya, Chairman of the Westmoreland County Commissioners. "This grant from the Dominion Foundation will help bring to life Phase II of our Twin Lakes Parks expansion, with picnic areas and playgrounds, as well as a winter sport area and dog park."

"A key part of Dominion’s mission is support for organizations that are dedicated to improving the overall health and well being of the communities we serve," said James Mesloh, executive director, Dominion Foundation. "The outstanding efforts of the Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation Citizens Advisory Board deserve broad community support and encouragement. Dominion is proud to be a part of that."

Dominion is one of the nation’s largest producers of energy, with a portfolio of approximately 27,400 megawatts of generation. Dominion serves retail energy customers in 12 states. For more information about Dominion, visit the company's web site at http://www.dom.com.