Gebhard, a Republican, represents portions of both counties in District 48. The projects will fund sewer and water treatment and road improvement projects.
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Lancaster County state senator on Tuesday announced he helped acquire more than $3 million in state grants to help fund infrastructure projects in Lancaster County and surrounding areas.
State Sen. Chris Gebhard, who represents portions of Lancaster and Berks counties out of the 48th District, procured $1.2 million in grants through the PA Small Water and Sewer program to fund sewer, pump station and other water-related infrastructure projects in Tilden, Centre, Windsor and Clay townships, along with the boroughs of Bernville, Denver, Leesport and Wernsville.
“Water and sewer projects often carry significant costs, and this funding will help offset expenses tied to these necessary improvements,” Gebhard said. “It’s critical to advocate for these projects so the full burden isn’t placed on local municipalities.”
Gebhard also teamed with state Reps. Russ Diamond and John Schlegel to procure $1.4 million in PA Small Water and Sewer grants to fund similar projects for Newmanstown, North Lebanon Township, Myerstown, Richland and the Northen Lebanon County Authority in Lebanon County.
The PA Small Water and Sewer program awards funding to municipalities and municipal authorities for water, sewer, storm water and flood control projects. The funding was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority, an independent agency of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development which administers Pennsylvania’s economic stimulus packages.
Finally, Gebhard announced more than $1 million in state grants to improve transportation infrastructure at Routes 272 and 897 in East Cocalico Township and streetscape improvements in the Berks County borough of Womelsdorf.
“These projects will protect driver and pedestrian safety and ensure a reliable roadway system for our communities,” Gebhard said. “I’m happy to have helped secure this funding — these projects, while important, can be very expensive for municipalities.”
The Multimodal Transportation Fund provides grants to encourage economic development and ensure that a safe and reliable system of transportation is available to the residents of the Commonwealth. The funding was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority, an independent agency of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development which administers Pennsylvania’s economic stimulus packages.