HARRISBURG – Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) today announced $7,910,469 in state grant funding has been awarded to support transportation and water and sewer infrastructure projects across the 27th Senatorial District.
The funding was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) through the Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) and the Pennsylvania Small Water and Sewer (SWS) Program and is administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). The projects will benefit municipalities and authorities in Columbia, Luzerne, Montour, Northumberland, and Snyder counties.
“This funding will support transportation and water infrastructure projects across the district,” Culver said. “By advancing projects that improve infrastructure and connectivity, we can support safe, reliable services that residents depend on. I value the collaboration with my House colleagues as we take the next step in this process of building a stronger commonwealth.”
Other local legislators emphasized the importance of these investments and their impact on communities across the district.
“This news comes as a result of me continuing to deliver on the commitments I made to Columbia County residents,” said Rep. Leadbeter. “Through relentless advocation and conservative common sense, taxpayer dollars are coming home to help improve the quality of life in the places we call home.”
“Investing in our communities is so important for the stability and safety of our infrastructure,” said Rep. Ryncavage. “I am pleased to work with Sen. Culver on our shared vision to improve our local municipalities and give them the tools they need to better service our residents.”
“These grants are an important tool for strengthening our communities,” said Rep. Stehr. “By supporting local water and transportation projects, we help ensure our residents have safe, reliable infrastructure and resources that improve daily life. I look forward to seeing the positive impact these projects will have across our community.”
“I’m grateful to see this funding awarded to two important infrastructure projects in our region,” said Rep. Stender. “The upgrades at the Sunbury Water Treatment Plant and the sewer extension project in Washingtonville will both improve service reliability and protect public health. These are smart investments that make a direct impact for local residents, and I’m proud to support them.”
“Supporting local infrastructure is essential for the health, safety, and economic vitality of our region,” said Rep. Rowe. “The projects in the boroughs of Selinsgrove, Freeburg, Middleburg, and McClure, as well as Perry Township will improve roads, bridges, pedestrian access, and water systems, ensuring our communities remain strong for the future while also saving local governments money and preventing the need for tax increases. I’m grateful for the partnership with Sen. Schlegel-Culver to deliver these funds to our districts.”
“I’m pleased this funding was awarded for both Black Creek and Butler townships to assist with needed roadway improvements,” said Rep. Walsh. “Making these necessary upgrades is expensive and these grants go a long way in assisting our local governments with making our roads safer for both motorists and pedestrians.”
Multimodal Transportation Fund Projects Awarded Funding
Columbia County
- Berwick Borough: $300,000 to support roadway and pedestrian improvements through the Pathways to Progress project in Berwick Borough.
- Briar Creek Township: $300,000 to assist in the replacement of two failing bridges on Yost Hollow Road in Briar Creek Township.
- Catawissa Township: $50,000 to assist with the reconstruction of McIntyre Road in Catawissa Township.
- Town of Bloomsburg: $300,000 to widen Route 11 to improve access to the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds in the Town of Bloomsburg.
Luzerne County
- Black Creek Township: $202,000 to assist with roadway improvements along Mountain Street and Seiwell Lane in Black Creek Township.
- Butler Township: $300,000 for roadway and bike lane improvements along West Butler Drive in Butler Township.
- Rice Township: $820,000 to replace the culvert underneath Laurel Drive in Rice Township.
Montour County
- Mahoning Township: $445,700 to install a culvert on Academy Avenue in Mahoning Township.
- SEDA-COG Joint Rail Authority: $404,818 to replace and rehabilitate a railroad crossing on Route 54 in Danville Borough.
Northumberland County
- City of Shamokin: $250,000 to assist with roadway construction and pedestrian safety improvements along East Independence Street between 8th and 9th Streets in the City of Shamokin.
- Lewis Township: $218,875 for road reconstruction along Old State Road in Lewis Township.
- Route 901 Development, LLC: $550,000 to improve Quarry Road and a rail siding access road to support a transload facility in Coal Township.
Snyder County
- Borough of Selinsgrove: $292,795 to reconstruct and widen Industrial Park Road in Selinsgrove Borough.
- Freeburg Borough: $184,800 to replace a bridge on East Front Street in Freeburg Borough.
- Perry Township: $500,000 to assist with the reconstruction of Paradise Church Road in Perry Township.
Pennsylvania Small Water and Sewer Projects Awarded Funding
Columbia County
- Montour Township Board of Supervisors: $323,000 for upgrades to Pump Station No. 4 in Montour Township.
- Municipal Authority of the Borough of Catawissa: $134,730 for electrical upgrades associated with the authority’s water and sewer system.
- Town of Bloomsburg: $69,176 for stormwater improvements on 9th Street in Bloomsburg.
- Municipal Authority of the Town of Bloomsburg: $280,330 for replacement of mixed liquor return pumps at the wastewater treatment facility.
Luzerne County
- Mountaintop Joint Area Sanitary Authority: $360,000 for sewer system improvements within the Walden Park service area.
Montour County
- Washingtonville Municipal Authority: $397,375 to extend sewer service along Routes 54 and 254 in Washingtonville.
Northumberland County
- Lower Mahanoy Township Municipal Authority: $304,870 to replace water lines along River Road in Lower Mahanoy Township.
- Municipal Authority of the City of Sunbury: $162,000 for ultraviolet treatment system upgrades at the Sunbury Water Treatment Plant.
Snyder County
- Middleburg Municipal Authority: $460,000 for water line replacement projects in Middleburg.
- McClure Municipal Authority: $300,000 to replace water lines along Stuck Street in McClure.
Funding for these projects was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority and is administered through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.
Contact:
Sam Clepper