Senator Santarsiero, Representative Tina Davis, and Representative Jim Prokopiak announce nearly $1.4 million in grants
Rep. Jim Prokopiak December 18, 2025 | 3:11 PM
BUCKS COUNTY – Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) along with Representatives Tina Davis (D-141) and Jim Prokopiak (D-140) announced today $1,355,000 in state funding:
- $1,000,000 for Bucks County Technical High School Field House/Gymnasium Project
- $355,000 for Levittown-Fairless Hills Rescue Squad for new ambulance to be used in Bristol and Falls Townships
The Bucks County Redevelopment Authority will receive funds to build a gymnasium/fieldhouse at the Bucks County Technical School located at 610 Wistar Road, Fairless Hills. The Technical School Authority is comprised of Bensalem, Bristol Borough, Bristol Township, Morrisville, Neshaminy, and Pennsbury School Districts. Currently, the school lacks a dedicated gymnasium so physical education classes are currently held in a repurposed cafeteria that is inadequate for the school’s needs. There are no proper locker room facilities for students to change.
“As a former teacher, I know that safe and quality facilities are key to effective learning for every child who walks through a school’s doors,” said Senator Santarsiero. “This new gymnasium with locker room facilities will make sure students at Bucks County Technical High School can gain the full benefits of physical education. This investment is essential to ensuring every child has quality and equitable education in Bucks County.”
“Every student deserves safe, equitable access to quality physical education facilities, and this project helps ensure that happens at Bucks County Technical High School,” said Representative Davis. “A dedicated gymnasium and locker rooms will greatly improve students’ daily experience and support their health, teamwork, and overall well-being. This is an important investment in our region’s students and their future.”
The Levittown-Fairless Hills Rescue Squad will be receiving funding for a new, state-of-the-art ambulance. The new ambulance will replace a current ambulance in their fleet that is nearing the end of its expected life.
“One of the fundamental jobs of government is to provide services that save lives in case of emergencies,” said Senator Santarsiero. “I’m proud to support this funding with Representatives Davis and Prokopiak that will make sure we have the latest and best equipment for our first responders. This ambulance will make sure the Levittown-Fairless Hills Rescue Squad can continue their important, life saving work here in Bucks County.”
“Reliable emergency medical services save lives, and having up-to-date equipment is essential to that mission,” said Representative Davis. “This new ambulance will help ensure faster, safer, and more effective care for residents in Bristol and Falls Townships. I’m grateful for the dedicated first responders at the Levittown–Fairless Hills Rescue Squad and proud to support this critical investment in public health and safety.”
“The Levittown Fairless Hills Rescue Squad provides lifesaving care to our community,” said Representative Prokopiak. “They are there for our families in their time of need, and it is vital that they have reliable equipment. This new ambulance will help them continue to serve our community and save lives.”
Administered through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, the Local Share Account (LSA)- Statewide program allocates gaming revenue through the Commonwealth Financing Authority to support projects that improve the quality of life of citizens in the Commonwealth.
Additional information about the Local Share Account- Statewide program can be found on the DCED website.