READING, PA — State Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks) this week announced that Berks County will receive an infusion of over $5.3 million in grant funding. The funding is designated for a dozen water infrastructure improvement projects across the county.
The Commonwealth Financing Authority approved the funds under the H2O PA and the PA Small Water and Sewer programs. These initiatives aim to support local municipalities in enhancing their critical water infrastructure.
Senator Schwank expressed her commitment to such initiatives, stating, “The state and local governments must work hand in hand to make sure the water infrastructure Pennsylvanians rely on remains in good working order.”
A variety of projects across Berks County will benefit from this funding. Under the H2O PA program, Antietam Valley Municipal Authority will receive $750,000 for upgrades to its wastewater treatment plant in Lawrence Borough. Reading Water Authority will use another $750,000 to install a pumping station at the Hegel Gehl Reservoir. Mount Penn Borough has also been granted $750,000 to replace an existing 1-million-gallon water storage tank.
Wyomissing Borough will use its $700,000 grant to demolish an existing pump station and construct a new pipe and manhole system. Alsace Township’s Route 12 South Sewer Extension project will benefit from a $300,000 grant, while Spring Township will use $250,000 for its Multiple Locations Sewer Rehabilitation Project.
Under the PA Small Water and Sewer program, Spring Township will receive $421,260 for a sludge press replacement project. Sinking Spring Borough will get $362,404 for the Sinking Spring Sewage Treatment Plant Filtration Project, while Cumru Township will use its $350,494 grant to replace a deteriorated storm sewer line at Montrose Boulevard.
Additionally, Shillington Municipal Authority will receive $339,500 for valve installation and replacement. West Reading Borough’s 500 Block Spruce Street Water Line Replacement project gets a boost with $269,500 in funding, and Kutztown Borough is set to receive $135,000 to replace storm pipe and storm inlets along Main Street.
Senator Schwank pledged to continue working with local government officials to ensure they have the resources necessary to serve their constituents effectively.
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