Several communities in the Levittown area will be receiving money to complete water-related projects funded through the state’s portion of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 money.
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According to an announcement from State Sen. Frank Farry and State Rep. Joe Hogan, both Republicans from the area, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development awarded a number of projects funding.
Middletown Township will receive $744,000 for the construction of a stormwater management system through the H2O PA Act program.
In Langhorne Manor Borough, $300,000 will be provided through the H2O PA Act program for two stormwater management system improvements.
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“The H2O PA program provides for single-year and multi-year grants for the construction of drinking water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer projects; the construction or renovation of flood control projects; and the repair or rehabilitation of high-hazard unsafe dams,” according to the announcement.
The PA Small Water and Sewer Program will direct $136,187 to Penndel Borough to help pay for sanitary sewer interceptor rehabilitation.
“The SWS (Small Water and Sewer Program) Program provides grants for small water, sewer, and storm water infrastructure projects. Municipalities and municipal authorities that own and maintain a public water supply, sanitary sewer or storm water system are eligible to apply if their projects exceed a total cost of $30,000,” officials said.
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“I am proud that we’re partnering with our local communities and their authorities on these worthwhile projects,” Farry said. “The approved funding will enhance our infrastructure’s reliability and support necessary project upgrades, and I am pleased to announce these grants.”
Hogan said: “These grants focus on updating our infrastructure and supporting our arts, two vital aspects of our communities and I am thrilled to see these grants approved.”
State Sen. Steve Santasiero, State Rep. Tina Davis, and State Rep. Perry Warren, all Democrats, also announced several American Rescue Plan Act of 2021-funded water projects on Tuesday.
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The Township of Falls Authority will receive $343,388 for an inflow and infiltration elimination project in Lower Makefield Township, according to a press release.
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Additionally, the Township of Falls Authority will receive $71,400 for improvements to the Vermillion and Twin Oaks Interconnection in Falls Township, and the Township of Falls Authority will also receive $412,905 for the water main lining along Brentwood Road and Chestertown Road in Falls Township.
Tullytown Borough will get $93,184 to repair storm inlets and grates throughout the borough.
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In Bristol Borough, $90,000 will be granted for the Howell Street vegetated swale to help reduce sediment discharge to the Mill Creek Watershed.
“Each of these projects will increase the effectiveness of important water supply and stormwater management infrastructure, helping to keep our communities safe and healthy,” Sen. Santarsiero added.
State Rep. Tina Davis said: “I whole-heartedly supported funding for this project. It is crucial that we work to reduce sediment pollution in the Mill Creek Watershed and, in doing so, protect our streams and aquatic life. I am pleased that the state agreed that this was a project worth investing in.”
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Other Lower Bucks County municipalities will split more than $1 million in additional funding for water projects.
All of the money came through the state’s allotment of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus package.
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Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, a Fitzpatrick from Middletown Township, voted against the bill.
President Joe Biden has traveled the country to talk about the passage of the bill and the projects it has been funding.
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