New Philadelphia, Ohio-(AVC News) – The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD), joined by local officials, law enforcement representatives, emergency responders and community leaders, celebrated the grand opening of the new $4.9 million Tappan Lake Regional Safety Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 30.
The new facility represents a significant investment in public safety and regional collaboration, bringing together a dedicated MWCD law enforcement training center and the Tappan Lake Volunteer Fire Department at one location. Designed to serve multiple public safety agencies, the center will enhance emergency preparedness, expand professional training opportunities and improve coordination among first responders throughout the region.
“This facility represents much more than an investment in buildings and infrastructure. It’s an investment in the safety of our communities, the development of our first responders and the partnerships that make our region stronger,” said Pete Novotny, MWCD Chief of Recreation. “With a dedicated indoor shooting range, modern training facilities and opportunities for collaboration among agencies, we’re providing our Rangers and regional partners with the resources they need to train effectively and respond confidently when emergencies arise.”
Located at 35400 Cadiz-Dennison Road in Scio, the Tappan Lake Regional Safety Center includes a modern training facility for MWCD Rangers and other law enforcement agencies, featuring an indoor shooting range, dedicated classroom space and areas for specialized law enforcement training. The center also houses the Tappan Lake Volunteer Fire Department and includes a helicopter landing zone to support emergency medical transport.
The approximately $4.9 million project was made possible through a collaborative investment, including approximately $4.25 million from MWCD, and $650,000 from the from the One-Time Strategic Community Investment Fund.
For more information about the MWCD visit www.mwcd.org.
