Expansion and growth in the Greater Williamsport area in past years has primarily been to the east and north. However, in recent months, the apparent growth has been to the west and adjoining townships.

It is here that previously untapped reservoirs of land, much of it within the city limits, has been coming under increasing attention as Williamsport continues both physical and economic growth.

One of the most valuable uses of remaining land in the West End has been the development of the Industrial Park. Here hundreds of city and area residents work in plants constructed during the past 10 years.

Recently, the Williamsport School District announced plans to construct on a section of undeveloped land north of Roosevelt Junior High School.

Highways are also being modernized to expedite the flow of traffic through and into the city. Plans were announced recently for then study of a Route 220 Bypass as part of the Appalachian Thruway. An interchange involving Routes 220 and 15 in Elm Park — recently vacated as municipal golf course.

Other portions of the park will be available for future development and could be used for recreation and industry.

Area residents looking for recreation and entertainment need only go to Bowman Field, Memorial Park, the rose gardens, and Susquehanna State Park, among other facilities in the area.

Other forms of growth, both developed and potential, lie in land available for housing, including West Hills.

Other examples of the increasing accent on growth in the West End include the construction of a fire house in Newberry, increased police supervision and studies of water resources and sewer needs.