State Rep. John A. Schlegel | Pennsylvania 101st Legislative District
State Rep. John A. Schlegel | Pennsylvania 101st Legislative District
HARRISBURG - The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has allocated over $2.2 million in state grants for water and sewer system infrastructure enhancements in Lebanon County's 101st Legislative District, according to Rep. John Schlegel (R-Lebanon). The grants were approved during a meeting this morning and are part of the COVID-19 American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) H20 PA fund and the PA Small Water and Sewer fund.
The grants include:
- North Cornwall Township will receive $1 million for the replacement of its Dairy Road pumping station, along with an additional grant of $141,727 for the purchase and installation of four permanent flow metering chambers on the township's sewer system.
- North Lebanon Township will be granted $425,000 for the rehabilitation of existing storm sewer infrastructure.
- South Lebanon Township is set to receive $500,000 for an extension to its sanitary sewer system.
- The City of Lebanon has been awarded $148,495 for improvements to its sanitary sewer mains and laterals.
Representative Schlegel emphasized the importance of these infrastructure projects, stating, "Updating Pennsylvania's aging infrastructure is a costly, yet necessary endeavor. We must remain vigilant to protect the health, safety, and comfort of all who live and work here. I am pleased this much-needed funding has been approved and will enable these critical water and sewer improvement projects to occur."
These grants will contribute to ongoing efforts to enhance water and sewer systems in the 101st Legislative District. The funds will address infrastructure needs and ensure the continued provision of safe and reliable water and sewer services to the community.
For media inquiries, please contact Donna Pinkham at 717.260.6452 or dpinkham@pahousegop.com. More information about Representative John Schlegel can be found on his website RepSchlegel.com and Facebook page Facebook.com/RepSchlegel.
To learn more, click on this link: https://www.repschlegel.com/News/33343/Press-Releases/Grants-Approved-for-Local-Water,-Sewer-Infrastructure-Projects,-Schlegel-Says-
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