HARRISBURG – More than $2.6 million in grant money has been awarded to Perry and Juniata counties for projects that include waterline replacement, indoor restroom facilities at the Perry County Fairgrounds, and a new community and EMS training center near Loysville, according to Rep. Perry Stambaugh (R-Perry/Juniata).
The grants are funded through the Commonwealth Financing Authority via slot machine gaming, not tax dollars. Stambaugh partnered with Sen. Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland/Perry/Dauphin) to advocate for the funding within Perry County.
“I was proud to work with Sen. Rothman on highlighting why these projects are important and worthy of state support,” Stambaugh noted. “They will make a real difference in our communities.”
“It’s gratifying to see the Commonwealth Financing Authority support our local communities with these important infrastructure, safety, emergency response, and recreational projects,” Rothman said. “I’m pleased that so many residents will benefit from the grant funding authorized today.”
Grant recipients are:
- Marysville Borough, Perry County: $229,730 to purchase a municipal dump truck to assist with road maintenance, snow removal, and public works as the municipality deals with accelerated residential development.
- Penn Township Municipal Authority, Perry County: $552,000 to replace undersized water lines and bolster water pressure to customers in the Sunshine Hills neighborhood, install 8-inch gate valves at key locations, and put in new fire hydrants to improve community safety and protection.
- Perry County Community Fair Association: $872,301 to purchase an insulated, manufactured building. The new structure, to be erected at the fairgrounds in Oliver Township, will include indoor restrooms and a food preparation area.
- Perry County Economic Development Authority: $50,000 for a feasibility study on the practicality and viability of constructing an athletic and community complex in Howe Township.
- Tyrone Township, Perry County: $795,389 for constructing a 3,750-square-foot building that will house an EMS training and community center — part of a complex under development at the current township building location.
- Susquehanna Township, Juniata County: $166,725 for resurfacing Laurel Hill Road.
“The statewide Local Share Account grant program is a vital tool for municipalities as they seek to improve or repair critical water, sewer, or transportation infrastructure, or meet other unique needs. While the grants are very competitive and not all projects are able to be funded, the projects funded this round are well deserving and will improve quality of life for the local communities,” Sen. Judy Ward (R-Blair/Fulton/Hutingdon/Juniata/Mifflin) said of the Susquehanna Township project.