State Rep. Eric Davanzo | Pennsylvania House of Representatives
State Rep. Eric Davanzo | Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Rep. Eric Davanzo of Westmoreland announced over $10 million in grant funding for local governments within the 58th Legislative District. The grants aim to support various community projects without increasing tax burdens on residents.
"Local governments work hard at keeping tax rates low while still providing the services that residents have come to expect and rely on," said Davanzo. "Grants like these allow important projects to occur but keep local governments from having to saddle residents with outrageous bills."
Mount Pleasant Borough received a $376,000 grant for improvements at Frick Park, including ADA-compliant parking, stormwater drainage upgrades, seating, and new lighting. An additional grant exceeding $215,000 was awarded for purchasing a street sweeper.
South Huntingdon Township secured two grants: $162,000 to replace an aging backhoe and loader and nearly $300,000 for constructing a new salt shed.
The Local Share Account grants derive from gaming funds under the PA Race Horse Development and Gaming Act (Act 71 of 2004), supporting economic development and public interest projects.
Additional grants include nearly $2 million for Yough School District to upgrade heating and air conditioning systems and windows at several schools. The Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center received almost $2.5 million for energy efficiency improvements expected to reduce energy costs by at least 30% annually.
Other municipalities benefiting from these grants are:
- City of Monessen: $75,000 for a downtown business district planning study.
- North Belle Vernon Borough: $82,590 for a fire department backup generator.
- North Huntingdon Township Municipal Authority: $800,000 for Larimer Pump Station upgrades.
- Rostraver Township: $545,960 for police dash cameras and property renovations.
- Rostraver Township Sewage Authority: $200,000 for pump replacements.
- Sewickley Township: $800,000 for stormwater collection improvements.
- Smithton Borough Municipal Authority: $172,925 for sewage pump installation and plant repairs.
- Sutersville Borough: $206,474 to repave Fourth Street.
- West Newton Borough: $104,375 for a new public works truck.
- Monessen City School District: $966,187 to replace the elementary school roof.
- Mount Pleasant Area School District: $694,815 to retrofit lighting at the high school.
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