HARRISBURG – Sen. Frank Farry (R-6) announced more than $9.8 million in grants for projects across his district to improve local infrastructure, educational facilities and public services through the Commonwealth Financing Agency (CFA).
“We are committed to improving the quality of life for our residents by helping with funding for critical infrastructure, public safety and education,” said Farry. “Whether it’s upgrading schools, supporting our first responders or enhancing community parks, these projects will benefit the people of our district for years to come.”
The first portion of grants were awarded through the CFA’s Local Share Account (LSA) Program, which funds projects concerning the public interest, community improvement and economic development using gaming money generated by casinos.
- Warwick Township will receive $1 million to purchase new fire equipment and $510,000 to replace the playground set in the Warwick Community Park.
- Wrightstown Township will receive $1 million to purchase a new fire pumper.
- Middletown Township will receive $1 million to complete lighting upgrades to Community Park.
- North Wales Water Authority will receive $1 million to repair the Shetland Drive water tank located in Warrington Township.
- Bucks County Industrial Development Authority will receive $100,000 to address deferred maintenance in the senior affordable housing property portfolio. Funds will go toward repairs to parking lots, replacing outdated appliances, worn kitchen cabinets, carpets and aging HVAC systems, improving energy efficiency and safety for residents.
- Bucks County Redevelopment Authority will receive $610,000 for a county-wide blight reduction program and $25,000 for the purchase of 13 AEDs to be distributed to nonprofits and other organizations hosting events that may benefit from the presence of an AED.
- Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority will receive $500,000 to replace two chemical odor scrubber units, with one being at the Totem Road Pump Station in Bensalem Township.
- Langhorne Manor Borough will receive $348,826 to replace drainage swales along West Prospect Avenue with infiltration trenches to improve stormwater management.
- Lower Southampton Township will receive $313,999 to purchase and install new intersection cameras to improve public safety.
- Upper Southampton Municipal Authority will receive $593,343 to purchase and install two bypass pumps at the Mill Creek Pump Station, and $500,000 to upgrade a sanitary sewer line and rehabilitate manholes along Second Street Pike and Knowles Avenue.
- Upper Southampton Township will receive $96,800 to purchase and install license plate recognition equipment.
The final two grants were awarded through the CFA’s Public School Facilities Improvement Grant (PSFIG) Program, which provides grants to public school districts and area career and technical schools for eligible facility improvement projects.
- Middle Bucks Institute of Technology will receive $1,489,608 to replace 43 rooftop HVAC units and upgrade the building’s automation system.
- Neshaminy School District will receive $826,875 for a roof replacement at their high school.
All projects were funded through the CFA, which is an independent agency of the Department of Community and Economic Development that administers many of Pennsylvania’s economic development and community improvement programs.
CONTACT: Nicole McGerry