Why Bethlehem agency will spend $550,000 to repair garage that could disappear in coming years

The Bethlehem Parking Authority will spend $552,880 over the next year on fixing the Walnut Street garage, a 43-year-old structure could be demolished in the coming years.The money is needed to keep the popular but aging garage behind historic Main Street open until city officials decide whether to repair or replace it. A parking study last year indicated the garage needs to be replaced for $20 million or repaired for $9.5 million to $11 million over the next 20 years.
Source: Morningcall