HARRISBURG — Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) and Rep. Shelby Labs (R-143) announced projects in Upper Bucks County were awarded more than $1.6 million in state grants from the Statewide Local Share Account (LSA) program today.
“The communities we serve each have their own unique needs, and with the assistance of these grants, they are able to make great strides in maintaining local infrastructure and improve public safety,” Coleman said. “I am pleased to have worked with Rep. Labs and help move these projects further in the right direction.”
“I was proud to join with Sen. Coleman to support funding for these projects. This grant funding represents meaningful investments in public safety, infrastructure and essential services,” Labs said. “Each project responds to a real need in our community and will deliver tangible benefits to residents.”
The following projects were awarded funding:
Bedminster Municipal Authority was awarded $990,000 to upgrade the Stonebridge Water System with an iron and manganese treatment filter and refurbish the structure, which will house the filter.
Bedminster Township was awarded $106,000 to purchase a new police crime scene vehicle and trailer for use by law enforcement in the township and surrounding areas.
Bedminster Township was awarded $243,000 to replace an outdated public works truck. The new truck will be used for snow plowing, road resurfacing and other maintenance needs.
Dublin Borough was awarded $96,560 to replace an outdated dump truck. The new truck will be used to maintain borough infrastructure by plowing snow, providing water system maintenance and more.
Perkasie Borough was awarded $56,309 to purchase a vehicle for the Civilian Community Relations Specialist program located in Perkasie Borough, Sellersville Borough and Bedminster Township. The vehicle will be used to support victims of crime through home visits, court accompaniment and more.
Perkasie Borough was awarded $101,171 to purchase a new vehicle for the police department to improve traffic safety.
The LSA program distributes gaming revenue to economic development projects. LSA funds are distributed by the Commonwealth Financing Authority, an independent agency of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development which administers the commonwealth’s economic stimulus packages.
CONTACTS:
Robert Arena (Coleman)
Will Patterson (Labs)