South Strabane Looking At Indoor Recreational Complex

South Strabane Township Supervisors have approved a preliminary land development proposal from Epi-Center LLC for the construction of a Active Recreation Sports Complex at 2200 Tanger Boulevard. The proposed plan includes fifteen indoor pickleball courts, several outdoor pickleball courts, and eight basketball courts, which can also serve as volleyball courts. The facility will also feature a restaurant and bar, entertainment spaces and other areas for recreation. Construction is planned to be completed this year with an anticipated opening date at the end of 2025.  In other action, the board also approved a Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources grant worth approximately $85,000 for a new dog park at Community Park.The decision passed with a 3-2 vote, with Supervisors Bull and Rowand dissenting. Bull says that he voted against the dog park for the safety of the residents and the children using the parks due to dogs being able to acquire illnesses. Michelle Wrubelski, Chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Committee, said that the grant will fund the development of a dog park that will be open to everyone, include separate sections for small and large dogs, shade trees, benches, watering stations, and play toys. According to Wrubelski, the township’s estimated cost for constructing the park is between $65,000 and $70,000. South Strabane resident Emily Minor voiced her opposition stating that she is not interested in liability insurance or dog park maintenance, and does not want her taxes to fund a facility where others may come to exercise their dogs.