HARRISBURG –State grant funding totaling over $3.7 million has been awarded in 85th Legislative District under the Local Share Account (LSA) and Public School Facility Improvement Grant (PSFIG) programs, according to Rep. David Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata).
“The dollars from these grants will make critical investments in services and facilities that directly benefit residents of our district,” said Rowe. “Even better, is the fact that LSA grants are funded by Pennsylvania’s gaming revenue, not taxpayer dollars. I am excited to see the impact these grants will have on our communities, and I was happy to be a voice for this important funding.”
The 85th District grants are as follows:
- Beavertown Borough, $450,000 to make improvements to the wastewater treatment plant at Beavertown Municipal Authority. LSA funds will be used for construction, engineering, and administrative costs.
- Monroe Township, $590,908 to replace Hummels Wharf Municipal Authority facilities with obstructions and root intrusions, which cause clogging and overflow issues. LSA funds will be used for infrastructure, engineering, and administrative costs.
- Franklin Township, $237,075 to purchase two ultraviolet disinfection systems for Middleburg Borough and Franklin Township’s wastewater treatment plants. LSA funds will be used to purchase equipment and for installation, engineering, and administrative costs.
- Penn Township, $600,000 to construct a second well, which would enhance reliability and flexibility in the event of an emergency in the township. LSA funds will be used for construction, engineering, and professional services costs.
- Perry Township, $193,266 for Fremont Fire Department to purchase new portable and mobile radios for its 38 firefighters. LSA funds will be used to purchase this equipment.
- Midd West Middle School, $1.1 million to replace the existing 24-year-old roof, which is leaking and causing damage in several places. PSFIG funds will be used for construction and administrative costs.
- Juniata Valley YMCA, $600,000 to purchase and install a new climate control system in its 25-year-old pool. LSA funds will be used for equipment purchases, construction, engineering, and administrative costs.
Securing these state dollars was a collaborative effort between Rowe and Sens. Judy Ward (R-30) and Lynda Schlegel-Culver (R-27).
“The statewide Local Share Account (LSA) 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,” said Ward. “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.”
“It is grants like these that help make large projects that might otherwise be unaffordable for local governments and authorities happen,” Culver said. “The state’s financial support will ensure these projects can move forward and make a positive impact in the lives of Snyder County residents.”
The funding was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). CFA is an independent agency that holds fiduciary responsibility over the funding of programs and investments in Pennsylvania’s economic growth.
Questions about these grants can be directed to Rowe’s office at 570-837-0052.