State funding provides boost for projects in Carnegie, Collier, Scott
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A slew of statewide grant funding will benefit communities in the Chartiers Valley area.
The funding, announced in late October, comes from the Statewide Local Share Account and the Public School Facility Improvement Grant programs, which are administered by the Commonwealth Financing Authority.
In Carnegie, $250,000 will help upgrade the Bagnato, Mansfield, Elk, Izzy and William parking lots, according to state Rep. Anita Kulik, D-Carnegie. That project includes upgrading parking kiosks, adding light poles and installing trash and recycling bins.
Also in Carnegie, $150,000 will go toward stabilizing eroding streambanks and installing retaining walls along Campbells Run.
The Carlynton School District was awarded $500,000 for improvements at Carnegie Elementary School, which include upgrades to windows, doors and the security system; reconfiguring restrooms and classrooms for better accessibility; updating ceilings and doors; and upgrading plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems.
“The investments in projects that improve essential infrastructure, enhance public safety and support school renovations are crucial for strengthening our communities,” Kulik said.
The Char-West Council of Governments was awarded $500,000 for the purchase of a sewer cleaning vehicle for use by multiple municipalities.
Collier received $600,000 for building renovations to the Presto Volunteer Fire Department, which includes widening garage bays, adding fire house equipment, additional bathroom and shower facilities and a day room/kitchen area.
Collier also got about $111,000 for improvements at Nevilleland Woodhall Pond. The project will improve water quality, treatment and long-term detention of collected stormwater.
“From improving educational facilities to upgrading municipal infrastructure, these grants will have a significant impact on our communities,” said state Sen. Devlin Robinson, R-Bridgeville. “It’s vital that we support local projects that benefit the lives of residents and provide much-needed resources for our schools, parks and public safety.”
Scott was awarded about $91,000 to rehabilitate sidewalks along Bower Hill Road. The project involves replacing 3,500 square feet of concrete sidewalk, adding 780 feet of curb, installing a new concrete cheek wall to prevent debris, a new ADA ramp and a new stormwater inlet.
Scott also received about $395,000 to repair a streambank and roadway along Duncan Way. The road had deteriorated because of acid mine drainage entering Whisky Run. The project involves removing damaged gabion baskets, building a retaining wall to stabilize the streambank and road repairs.
Half a million dollars will go toward rebuilding the public swimming pool in Green Tree.
“These grants are an investment in the future of our communities,” said state Rep. Dan Deasy, D-Pittsburgh. “From modernizing Green Tree’s public swimming pool to improving sidewalks and addressing environmental concerns in Scott Township, this funding will directly benefit residents by enhancing safety, recreation and infrastructure.”