Nearly $5 Million In State Grants Headed To Levittown Area, Lawmakers Announce

Lawmakers on Thursday announced millions of dollars in state grants to fund a variety of projects across several municipalities in the Levittown area.

The millions in funding is sourced through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Local Share Account (LSA) and the Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program.

State Sen. Steve Santarsiero and State Rep. Tina Davis, both Democrats, secured a $1 million grant for a new, $5.5 million consolidated fire station in Bristol Borough. The project aims to merge four aging stations into one central facility on Jefferson Avenue.

“Bristol Borough’s firefighters deserve a modern, efficient facility that matches the critical work they do every day,” Davis said.

The new station will include living quarters, a Bucks County Rescue Squad substation, and specialized storage, which officials say will reduce response times.

Santarsiero and Davis also obtained $541,835 for the Third District Fire Company in Bristol Township.

The funds are earmarked for a $323,810 parking lot and storage project, along with $218,025 for facility upgrades to the station on Harrison Street, which was built in 1964.

“These much-needed improvements for the Third District Volunteer Fire Company will make their work easier as they work tirelessly to protect all of us,” Santarsiero said.

On the Republican side, State Sen. Frank Farry and State Rep. Joe Hogan announced several LSA grants for their districts.

Middletown Township is slated to receive $566,640 to replace the municipal center’s roof, a project also supported by State Rep. Jim Prokopiak, a Democrat.

Farry and Hogan also announced $315,000 for the revitalization of The Mayors’ Playground, including soccer field and basketball court rehabilitation, and $170,000 for a safe off-road walking path at Penndel Memorial Park.

Farry, Hogan, and Prokopiak also secured $140,860 for an automatic meter reading system in Middletown and Lower Southampton townships.

“It is always encouraging to see funding awarded to so many worthwhile projects in our community,” Farry said, noting the grants will enhance accessibility and quality of life.

In Falls Township, Santarsiero and Prokopiak announced $150,000 for LED field light upgrades for the Falls Little League.

Prokopiak noted the importance of providing outdoor opportunities for families, while Santarsiero highlighted the safety benefits of the new lighting.

Additionally, Tullytown Borough will receive $127,623 for a new dump truck equipped with a plow and salt spreader.

Santarsiero, Davis, and Prokopiak announced $1 million for a new field house and gymnasium at Bucks County Technical High School in Bristol Township. Another $355,000 was awarded to the Levittown-Fairless Hills Rescue Squad for the purchase of a new ambulance to serve Falls and Bristol townships.

Farry and State Rep. K.C. Tomlinson, a Republican, announced $189,480 for Hulmeville Borough Recreation Field improvements.

Farry also said the state will put in $114,673 for electric stretchers for the Bucks County Coroner’s Office and $181,697 for upgrades to the nonprofit victim services group NOVA.

The LSA program allocates gaming revenue to community projects, while the Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program utilizes funds from the Marcellus Legacy Fund for open space and park developments.