More than $2.1 million in state grant funding has been allocated to Somerset County for a range of projects aimed at improving infrastructure, public safety, and community resources. The announcement was made by Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-69) and Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32).
The Local Share Account (LSA) grants will support several initiatives across the county. Conemaugh Township will receive $286,937 to replace equipment at the Tire Hill Wastewater Treatment Plant. Greenville Township is set to get $200,000 for paving projects and an additional $100,000 for a maintenance truck. Jefferson Township will use its $200,000 allocation for road improvements along Jefferson Road.
Other projects include $200,000 for sanitary sewer replacement in Meyersdale Borough through the Meyersdale Municipal Authority and $200,000 for widening Cross Road in Milford Township. Stonycreek Township will purchase a dump truck with its $136,911 grant, while Boswell Borough will also acquire a dump truck with $128,098.
The Somerset County Redevelopment Authority has been awarded two grants: $102,250 to complete planning for a parking deck in Somerset Borough’s Uptown Business District and $53,532 to buy fire rescue equipment for Sipesville Volunteer Fire Company.
Additional allocations include funds for municipal equipment in Shade Township ($94,290), a skid loader in Elk Lick Township ($81,087), a new truck for Stoystown Volunteer Fire Company ($77,267), an LED lighting upgrade project in Hooversville Borough ($73,605), and a new police vehicle in Berlin Borough ($70,971). Somerset County itself will receive $100,000 to purchase emergency and maintenance vehicles.
“These are significant resources that will prove beneficial for Somerset County residents,” said Metzgar. “This news represents a commitment to improving quality of life and encouraging economic growth in the communities we are proud to call home.”
“These investments will strengthen public safety, improve infrastructure and further support essential municipal services across Somerset County,” said Stefano. “From upgrading police and emergency response vehicles, to improving roads, water and sewer systems and municipal equipment, these projects address real, local needs. I’m proud to work alongside Rep. Metzgar to help secure this funding and ease the financial burden on local governments as they complete these important projects.”
The Commonwealth Financing Authority approved the grants as part of its role overseeing programs that promote economic growth throughout Pennsylvania.
