Allentown lawmakers present check to Salisbury Township School District to address environmental issues
Rep. Peter G. Schweyer November 20, 2024 | 2:29 PM
ALLENTOWN, Nov. 20 – State Reps. Peter Schweyer and Josh Siegel and state Sen. Nick Miller today presented a check totaling $457,920 to make environmental repairs at Salisbury Elementary School.
According to Schweyer, the school district will be utilizing the funding to address stormwater and groundwater issues at the elementary school by installing new perimeter underdrain piping, implementing exterior sump pumps and re-routing roof drains.
“Bringing home our tax dollars to support school renovations and upgrades that help ensure the safest and most comfortable learning environments possible for our children is a top priority for me,” Schweyer said. “I am pleased to have worked with my colleagues to secure funding for projects like this which will help prevent future damages and repairs from heavy rains.”
Added Siegel, ”The funds awarded for Salisbury Elementary will ensure their building is no longer affected by extreme rain events. I am happy to support this funding for vital infrastructure improvements and that we were able to provide relief for the district’s taxpayers. Together our delegation is taking vital steps to invest in our community and foster a safe and healthy atmosphere for all kids to learn.”
“Modernizing our school’s equipment to keep our students and staff safe is essential,” said Miller. “They should not be subjected to water leaking into their classrooms, potentially creating unsafe learning environments. I am proud to have worked with my colleagues in the House to secure this funding to update the stormwater and groundwater equipment at Salisbury Elementary School, ensuring teachers and students can focus on what’s most important - learning.”
The funding comes from the state’s Public School Environmental Repairs Program, made possible by funding in the 2023-24 state budget. A total of $75 million was available for the competitive grant program established in 2023 and 109 school districts and technical centers across the state received grants in this round.