LANSING-Today, in the Michigan Senate, Senator Glenn S. Anderson joined with a unanimous Senate in voting to approve the 2009-10 Capital Outlay supplemental budget giving the green light to important Department of Military Affairs and Natural Resources Trust Fund development projects.

Redford Township's Bell Creek Park will see important improvements which will allow residents greater access to this valuable community space. The construction of an elevated boardwalk across the floodplain of the Bell Branch of the Rouge River as well as a bicycle/pedestrian bridge spanning the waterway have been funded as part of Senate Bill 322.

"Today's unanimous vote is an important step to create both jobs and improvements in infrastructure for communities across Michigan." said Senator Anderson.

SB 322 also approved three Federal Military Construction Program projects at Camp Grayling in northern Michigan. The three projects will be entirely federally funded and will improve vital training facilities including an infantry squad battle and urban assault courses.

Prior to its approval before the full body of the Senate, SB 322 had previously reported favorably by the Senate Committee on Appropriations, of which Senator Anderson is a member. The legislation will now be transmitted to the House of Representatives for its consideration before eventually being presented for Governor Granholm's signature.

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