Rep. Greg Scott Announces Over $1.5 Million in Local Share Account Grants for Community Projects
Rep. Greg Scott October 25, 2024
HARRISBURG, Oct. 25 — State Rep. Greg Scott proudly announced that more than $1.52 million in Local Share Account grants has been awarded to support key community development and infrastructure projects in Montgomery County. The funds, which are distributed through the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming Act, will enhance essential public services and infrastructure improvements in the region.
“As a representative, my priority is to secure resources that directly impact our community’s well-being and growth,” said Scott. “These grants, funded by our state’s gaming revenues, allow us to address critical needs and move forward with important projects across Montgomery County. I’m grateful to the Commonwealth Financing Authority for supporting these investments in our future.”
Grant recipients and projects include:
- $70,133 to Conshohocken Borough – The grant will fund the purchase a new police vehicle to operate in Conshohocken Borough.
- $49,030 to East Norriton Plymouth Whitpain Joint Sewer Authority – The funds will enable the replacement of an existing scum concentrator at the authority’s wastewater treatment plant.
- $150,000 to the Montgomery County Redevelopment Authority – The grant will purchase vehicles for use by Elmwood Park Zoo's staff to traverse over 16 acres on a non-stop rotation.
- $352,766 to the Norristown Municipal Waste Authority – The funding will support renovations to a sanitary sewer collection system.
- $900,000 to Plymouth Township – This significant grant will replace the existing Pump Station #3 Interceptor.
“These grants are an investment in our community’s resilience and future growth,” Scott said. “By improving our infrastructure and supporting local redevelopment, we’re building a safer, stronger, and more vibrant Montgomery County for generations to come.”
The Local Share Account grants are awarded through the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming Act, which provides funding to support projects in the public interest. These grants, funded by revenues from gaming across the state, are essential to helping Pennsylvania communities address immediate needs while also fostering long-term development and sustainability.