Krueger lauds more than $4.6 million in state grants for district projects
Rep. Leanne Krueger December 19, 2023 | 1:59 PM
HARRISBURG, Dec. 19 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger, D-Delaware, said she is pleased to announce state grant funding to Delaware County projects from the Commonwealth Financing Authority totaling more than $4.6 million. These transformative grants will improve quality of life in the region and strengthen the commitment to the community, she said.
The funded projects range from water and sewer improvement projects to arts and culture organizations.
"As your representative, I am committed to fighting for the needs of our communities. I fight hard to ensure that our region receives its fair share of state funding,” said Krueger. “By advocating for state funding for Delco, we can address critical needs, invest in essential infrastructure, and enhance the overall quality of life for our residents.”
Grants were awarded to the following:
- $1.5 million – to Middletown Township Sewer Authority for upgrading two pump systems as part of the Heilbron-Knowlton Pump Station Upgrade Project.
- $408,000 – to Middletown Township Sewer Authority to procure and install generators at five pump station.
- $450,225 – to Nether Providence Township to install a storm sewer system along Henry Lane.
- $603,750 – to Ridley Township for a sanitary sewer system inflow/infiltration abatement project in the Crum Lynne area.
- $100,000 – to Ridley Township for storm water improvements.
- $297,500 – to Chester Township to assist with stormwater improvements.
- $391,977 – to Brookhaven Borough for the construction of a detention basin, rain garden and bioswale in the Chester Creek and Ridley Creek Watershed.
- $382,500 – to Upland Borough for a storm sewer rehabilitation project.
- $346,440– to Aston Township for the Weir Road storm water improvements.
- $99,952 – to Southwest Delaware County Municipal Authority for manhole repairs located in Aston Township, Delaware County.
- $26,259 – to Hedgerow Theatre Inc. to cover operating costs for the Performing Arts Organization located in Rose Valley Borough, Delaware County.
The Commonwealth Financing Authority's H20 PA Program, Small Water and Sewer Program, and PA Arts and Culture Recovery Program provided the funding.
The H20 PA Program funds drinking water, sanitary sewer, and storm water projects, whereas the Small Water and Sewer Program funds infrastructure projects for small water, sewer, and storm water systems. The Pennsylvania Arts and Culture Recovery Program aids nonprofit arts and culture organizations across the state.