Laurel Highlands Today

HARRISBURG – Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset) and Sen. Pat Stefano (R-Bedford/Fayette/Somerset/Westmoreland) announced the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) approved nearly $1.1 million in grants for three Somerset County projects.

“Safe, effective transportation is crucial to everyday life,” said Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar. “This funding will address current issues and improve the lives of Pennsylvanians.”

“Sidewalk and bridge repairs are important projects that keep our communities in good working order as we all want them to be so we can enjoy the areas in which we live and work,” said Sen. Pat Stefano. “I’m pleased Rep. Metzgar and I were able to work together to secure these grants to offset the costs associated with the work that needs to be completed.”

The following projects were awarded grants:

“We would like to thank Rep. Metzgar for securing this money for the restoration and maintenance project of one of our historic bridges,” stated Somerset County Commissioner Irv Kimmel.

“Thank you very much for securing these funds and relieving the financial burden for the county,” said Somerset County Commissioner Brian Fochtman.

The funding comes from the Multimodal Transportation Fund under the Commonwealth Financing Authority, which manages the state’s economic stimulus programs. The fund provides grants to encourage economic development and ensure a safe and reliable system of transportation is available in the Commonwealth.