New School Track In Bristol, Tech School Improvements & Affordable Housing Grants Announced

October 28, 2024

State lawmakers with borough and school district officials on Friday with ceremonial checks. Credit: Tom Sofield/LevittownNow.com

State Sen. Steve Santarsiero and State Rep. Tina Davis, both Democrats, announced this week the allocation of several million in state funds for several projects in Bristol Borough and Bristol Township.

Bristol Borough High School is set to receive $485,000 for the resurfacing of its community-accessible track, and $937,500 for a boiler replacement project at the high school.

Bucks County Technical High School will benefit from a $1 million investment for campus renovations. The funds, which were obtained in partnership with the Bucks County Redevelopment Authority, will be used for extensive structural improvements including repaving, roof upgrades, and classroom enhancements.

“Bucks County Technical High School is extremely grateful to have received the $1 million LSA grant from the DCED,” said Hank DeGeorge, administrative director of Bucks County Technical High School. “This funding will allow us to continue with our 3-year ‘Warm, Safe, and Dry’ project, which is focused on improving the safety and infrastructure of our campus. The funds are earmarked but not limited to milling and replacing our parking lot and all paved areas. This investment ensures that our students continue learning in a secure and well-maintained environment, supporting their education and future success.”

“Funding local redevelopment projects, such as the capital improvements at Bucks County Technical High School and enhancements to the track at Bristol Borough Junior/Senior High School, is crucial for nurturing educational excellence and promoting community pride,” said Davis. “These investments not only provide students with better facilities but also strengthen the fabric of our neighborhoods, fostering growth and engagement for years to come.”

Bucks County Technical High School will also receive a state grant for $617,500 Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program. The funds will go toward an annex building classroom renovation project.

In addition to school funding, a grant for $435,000 has been approved for the development of affordable housing in Bristol Township. The project is in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity and will focus on rehabilitating blighted properties to bolster local housing availability.

File photo. Credit: Tom Sofield/LevittownNow.com

“Affordable housing is a critical need in our area and the partnership between the RDA and Habitat for Humanity will help meet this need,” said Santarsiero.

The funding comes as part of the Local Share Account (LSA), which is a statewide program administered through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development that distributes gaming revenue to support various projects.