Malagari announces state funding for community revitalization projects
Rep. Steve Malagari December 18, 2025 | 3:54 PM
LANSDALE, Dec. 18 – New funding from the state totaling $1,592,328 will go to municipalities in the 53rd Legislative District to help them operate critical services that support residents by funding projects to upgrade local infrastructure, state Rep. Steve Malagari announced today.
“This funding is about the state helping local government strengthen the everyday systems we rely on but rarely think about until something goes wrong — clean water, safe streets, reliable emergency response,” Malagari said. “These are smart investments in public health, safety, and accessibility in our community. It’s a reminder that when we take care of the basics, we take care of each other.”
Malagari said he worked with state Sen. Maria Collett to help advocate grant awards for the projects that overlap their legislative districts.
“If we want to live in healthier, safer neighborhoods where all of us can thrive, investments like these are critical. I was proud to work with partners on the state and local levels to support infrastructure projects that have tangible impacts on our communities, economy and future,” Collett said.
The grants were awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority via the Statewide Local Share Account program, which distributes gaming revenues to support regional projects in the public interest:
- Hatfield Township will receive $117,328 for upgrades to the Colmar Volunteer Fire Company firehouse.
- Hatfield Township Municipal Authority will receive $225,000 for new blowers for its wastewater treatment plant.
- North Penn Water Authority will receive $200,000 toward its project to replace the water main along Derstine Avenue and install a new fire hydrant.
- Lansdale Borough will receive funding for three projects:
- $250,000 to replace the outdated Franklin Street pump station that manages wastewater from residential properties, an effort that will help maintain public health and environmental safety;
- $250,000 to repair two storm sewer tunnels and the surrounding sidewalk to prevent sewage overflow; and
- $200,000 to rehabilitate sanitary and stormwater sewers in certain areas, as well as restore the surrounding sidewalks and add ADA curb ramps for greater accessibility.
- Souderton Borough will receive funding for two projects:
- $250,000 for upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant that serves the borough, replacing the outdated blower and process control equipment; and
- $100,000 to purchase EMS equipment – three new cardiac monitors and defibrillators – for use by the Volunteer Medical Service Corps, enabling them to provide more advanced cardiac care in the field.