Several projects in Pennsylvania’s 147th District have been awarded more than $1.4 million in funding through the state’s Local Share Account (LSA) program, according to an announcement by Rep. Donna Scheuren (R-Montgomery).
Among the recipients, Douglass Township will use $150,000 for renovations to its municipal building. Upper Pottsgrove Township has been allocated $80,914 to purchase and equip a new police vehicle. Lower Salford Township is set to receive $225,000 for the construction of a two-bay, 1,300-square-foot police impound garage on township property to securely store vehicles considered evidence.
The Lower Salford Sewer Authority will also receive $225,000 to replace sections of the Harleysville Interceptor and adjacent sewer mains located on Main Street, Maple Avenue and Harleysville Pike.
Rep. Scheuren partnered with Sen. Tracy Pennycuick to secure additional funding for other local projects: Lower Frederick Township will get $58,520 for a new police vehicle and another $99,510 for renovations to its township facility; New Hanover Township will obtain $225,708 for three new police vehicles; Upper Frederick Township is receiving $144,550 for a new backhoe that will assist with roadway and waterway clearing as well as stormwater infrastructure replacement and emergency operations; Upper Pottsgrove Township was granted $103,635 on behalf of the Goodwill Steam Fire Engine Company No. 1 for power stretchers in ambulances; and Upper Salford Township was awarded $141,760 for a compact excavator with attachments.
“I am passionate when it comes to advocating for project funding in the 147th District, so this announcement is proof of yet another big win. These are all important projects, especially the sewer pipe replacement, so securing this funding is vital to keep our communities thriving,” said Scheuren.
“I will always be proud to help deliver over $1.4 million in funding that benefits our police and EMS departments, along with township improvements and needed maintenance throughout the district.”
The Local Share Account program distributes gaming revenues collected under Pennsylvania’s Race Horse Development and Gaming Act through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), supporting public interest projects across Pennsylvania.
