HARRISBURG, PA — More than $1.27 million in state grant funding is headed to Chester County to address aging bridges, emergency response needs, and critical water and sewer infrastructure, State Rep. Paul Friel announced.
The funding package, approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority, is being distributed through Pennsylvania’s Local Share Account program, which channels revenue generated by the state’s gaming operations into public-interest projects.
Friel said the investments are designed to deliver tangible improvements to residents’ daily lives by strengthening transportation networks, modernizing public facilities, and supporting first responders across the 26th Legislative District.
Several projects focus on bridges that serve as key transportation links. East Coventry Township will receive $263,803 to rehabilitate the Ellis Woods Road Bridge, a structurally deficient crossing that provides access to U.S. Route 422. North Coventry Township was awarded $250,000 to replace the deteriorated Laurelwood Road Bridge, which has been closed and has disrupted regional traffic flow.
Emergency services also received a significant share of the funding. North Coventry Township will receive $202,000 to help purchase a new ambulance for Goodwill Ambulance, along with $66,532 to replace an aging police cruiser. In Spring City Borough, $34,189 was awarded for façade, signage, and lettering improvements at Liberty Steam Fire Engine Company No. 1.
Infrastructure upgrades extend beyond roads and public safety. East Pikeland Township was awarded $100,000 to extend public sewer service along Snyder Avenue to 13 homes currently relying on aging septic systems. South Coventry Township will receive $106,309 to replace outdated water meters in the Ridglea Water System, a move intended to improve accuracy and system reliability.
Additional funding includes $48,076 for East Coventry Township to upgrade HVAC and electrical systems at its municipal building, replacing original equipment with modern, energy-efficient systems. The Valley Forge Sewer Authority was awarded $200,000 to replace aging pumps at a major station serving Schuylkill and East Pikeland townships.
The Commonwealth Financing Authority, an independent state agency, oversees the grants as part of its role administering Pennsylvania’s economic development and infrastructure programs.
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