HARRISBURG – State grants totaling over $6 million were awarded to projects to improve sewer and water systems in Carbon and Schuylkill Counties, according to Sen. Dave Argall, Rep. Doyle Heffley, and Rep. Jamie Barton.
Argall noted the importance of a $2.5 million grant from H2O PA for the Coaldale Lansford Summit Hill Sewer Authority to make massive improvements to a wastewater treatment plant that overflows in heavy rainstorms.
“Anyone who lives near the Panther Creek has seen the nasty results of what can happen when we have issues with our sewer systems,” said Argall. “Thanks to this highly competitive state funding, Tamaqua’s plans for a new waterfront park are now possible.”
“Improving our infrastructure has been a high priority of mine even before I ran for office, and that’s why I fought so hard for this funding,” Barton said. “While most people won’t see these improvements being made, they’re incredibly important for the health and safety of our communities.”
“I’m happy to see these grant dollars come back to Carbon County. Focusing on key infrastructure improvements is the first step in community revitalization,” Heffley said. “The projects include critical updates to our sewer and water infrastructures. Collaborating with our state and local officials is rewarding, knowing we share the common goal of preserving our communities as well as reducing the financial burden to local residents.”
- From the PA Small Water and Sewer Program:
- $319,812 for Bowmanstown Borough for the construction and installation of a Chlorine Contact Tank at the borough’s wastewater treatment plant.
- $331,654 for the Lansford Coaldale Joint Water Authority to make improvements to the water system on West Abbott Street.
- $300,000 for the Lansford Coaldale Joint Water Authority to replace 1,600 water meters in Lansford and Nesquehoning.
- $30,636 for New Ringgold Borough to make necessary repairs to their wastewater treatment plant.
- $151,055 for the Palmerton Municipal Authority to replace a water main pipe on Franklin Avenue.
- $208,675 for the Tamaqua Area Water Authority and for the BET Property water service project.
- From H2O PA:
- $2.5 million for the Coaldale Lansford Summit Hill Sewer Authority to make massive improvements to a wastewater treatment plant that overflows in heavy rainstorms.
- $1 million for the Hazleton City Authority to replace a waterman near Buck Mountain Village.
- $611,245 for Lehighton Borough for the rehabilitation of aging sewer infrastructure.
- $600,000 for Orwigsburg Borough for a sewer upgrade project on Marshall Drive, Station Road, and North Warren Street.
CONTACT: Jim Brugger (Argall)
Huntre Keip (Heffley)
Jake Gillespie (Barton)