State Senator Lynda Culver | Pennsylvania
State Senator Lynda Culver | Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG – Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver and Rep. Michael Stender have revealed that almost $18 million in state funding has been designated for wastewater infrastructure projects in Danville and Riverside boroughs.
"I’m pleased to see these state dollars coming back to our communities to support the construction of important infrastructure projects," expressed Sen. Culver. "Water and wastewater systems need to be maintained and improved, and the commonwealth is providing the financial resources to sustain these local assets."
The funding will be allocated as follows: The Danville Municipal Authority will be the recipient of over $16.8 million in state funds. This money will go towards various projects such as replacing digester mixing equipment, constructing a new dewatering building, and installing new dewatering equipment, among other initiatives.
Rep. Stender emphasized the importance of the funding by stating, "Supporting the funding of these two wastewater construction projects demonstrates the commitment to modernizing infrastructure and ensuring the efficient operations of essential systems." He further added, "This funding allocation will graciously help enhance our public services and sustainable development for our community. I’m grateful to have worked with Sen. Culver and ensure this funding comes back home."
Riverside Borough has been granted a $1 million loan to address groundwater and surface water contamination caused by problematic residential septic tanks. The loan will be used to reroute wastewater from these properties to the existing collection system and install new, larger sewer lines.
The funding for these projects is made possible through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST), which focuses on providing financial assistance for sewer, stormwater, and drinking water projects across the Commonwealth.
For further information, Culver's media contact is Betsy Reichenbach at 717-787-8928, and Stender's media contact is Huntre Keip at 717.260.6365.
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