Officials recently announced local municipalities and water systems will benefit from a round of state grants.
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Bristol Township will receive $300,000 through the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Recreation and Conservation Grant Program, according to State Sen. Steve Santarsiero and State Rep. Tina Davis, both Democrats.
The money will be used to upgrade and rehabilitate Croydon Acres park.
The township-owned park will see the renovation of the basketball court, internal loop trail, pedestrian walkway, and parking area.
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In addition, the park will get a new play equipment with required safety surfacing and lighting will be installed as well as ADA accessibility features, updated landscaping, project sign, and other related site improvements.
“This $300,000 investment in Croydon Acres Park is a significant win for Bristol Township,” said Bristol Township Council President Craig Bowen. “These improvements will enhance safety, accessibility, and recreational opportunities for residents of all ages, and we are grateful to Sen. Santarsiero, Rep. Davis, and DCNR for their continued support of our community.”
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The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development announced the Commonwealth Financing Authority approved $279,359,304 in grants for 768 new projects in the state, including some in the Levittown area.
Bucks County is getting $550,000 for sidewalk enhancement work around the new Lower Bucks County Government Services Center in Bristol Township.
Bristol Township is being awarded $492,946 for sanitary sewer main lining work and $459,241 for a force main lining project at the Keystone Pump station.
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“This funding will allow Bristol Township to complete needed sanitary main lining work that strengthens the system and ensures reliable service for residents,” said Davis, a former member of Bristol Township Council. “Upgrading the Keystone Pump Station force main is an important step in maintaining a dependable wastewater system for Bristol Township. This investment will help prevent failures, reduce long-term maintenance costs, and protect our waterways and neighborhoods.”
Middletown Township is due $278,370 for a drainage project along Richardson Avenue.
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The Township of Falls Authority is getting $229,200 for water meter replacement and $309,000 for sewer rehabilitation work.
As part of a separate grant program, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection will be giving Penndel Borough $105,000 to restore the stream on an unnamed tributary to Neshaminy Creek.
