Sappey, Kane announce state funding for local projects
Rep. Christina Sappey October 22, 2024 | 3:57 PM
HARRISBURG, Oct. 22 – State Rep. Christina Sappey and Sen. John Kane today announced $734,670 in state funding for several community improvement projects in Chester County.
Sappey joined state Sen. John Kane in advocating for several grants awarded from the Statewide Local Share Account, which is funded from the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development Gaming Act. These LSA grants for area projects will improve public safety and support programs. They include:
$350,000 for the Chester Water Authority to upgrade the Sullivan booster station in Avondale Borough. The proposed project will install three new booster pumps, a new motor control center, multiple frequency drives, an emergency generator, automatic transfer switch, HVAC upgrades, and structural modifications to the booster station. The existing booster station pumps currently run overnight to fill a nearby water tower which proves costly to the authority. The proposed motor control system will work in tandem with the multiple frequency drives to allow for a more efficient use of each pump. In the event of an emergency, the new generator will be able to provide power for multiple pumps to be running simultaneously as the current system is only able to handle a single pump at a time.
$34,670 to Kennett Square Borough to purchase an audio/visual surveillance system for its police station. The Kennett Square Police Department is operating with a failed main recorder and multiple outdated individual cameras at a municipal building that houses the department. The borough plans to install a new 32-channel A/V system that will improve safety and accountability for police, people in custody and the public.
$350,000 to Kennett Township to purchase a 233 kW solar system for its new Food Distribution and Emergency Assistance Resource Center.
“I am very pleased to work alongside Senator Kane to support funding for these projects that invest in the longevity of our infrastructure and keep our communities safe and up to date,” Sappey said. “It is the direct result of strong state and local partnerships that work to combine resources and address needs to benefit our residents and business community.”
"These investments demonstrate our commitment to building stronger, safer and more sustainable communities in Chester County," Kane said. "Awards like the one to the Chester Water Authority is a prime example of doing what's necessary to keep rates low for ratepayers while still making improvements to our community. By working together at the state level and listening to the needs of our community, we're not just addressing immediate improvements, but also laying the groundwork for a more resilient and prosperous future for folks all over the district."