PAOLI, PA — Chester County sewer, bridge, public-safety and tourism projects will receive $2.47 million in state gaming revenue, with most of the funding directed toward infrastructure across state Rep. Melissa Shusterman’s legislative district.
The grants were approved through Pennsylvania’s statewide Local Share Account program, which distributes gaming revenue through the Commonwealth Financing Authority for public-interest projects.
The largest allocation is $900,000 for two projects at the Valley Forge Sewer Authority wastewater treatment plant in Schuylkill Township.
The funding will support electrical and power-supply upgrades and computer hardware and software improvements. The plant serves sewer customers in Schuylkill, Tredyffrin, Easttown and most of Willistown townships.
Another $300,000 will go to the Penns Preserve Treatment Plant in Willistown Township for equipment and other improvements.
Tredyffrin Township received $275,000 to rehabilitate the West Valley Road and Glenhardie Road bridges, while the Devereux Foundation was awarded $250,000 for infrastructure and safety work at its Adult Services building.
Willistown Township received $125,000 to design a stormwater management system in the North Cedar Hollow Road area.
Valley Forge Sewer Authority also received $50,000 for a service truck benefiting municipal customers in Schuylkill, Charlestown and East Pikeland townships.
The Tredyffrin Heritage Center was awarded $25,000 for accessibility improvements at the historic Duportail House and Federal Barn.
Public-safety funding includes $345,000 for Paoli Fire Co. toward the purchase of a pumper-tanker fire apparatus.
“Strong emergency response and public safety services are integral to a strong quality of life in our communities,” state Sen. Carolyn Comitta said. She said the investments would help ensure residents have access to emergency assistance when needed.
Chester County also received $200,000 for tourism infrastructure. The county plans to purchase, install, and maintain interactive kiosks at heritage sites and Main Street areas.
The awards were secured for projects across Shusterman’s district, according to her office.
“We’re thankful to live in a Commonwealth that continues to invest in our communities,” Shusterman said, citing infrastructure, first-responder equipment and county tourism among the uses for the funding.
The Local Share Account program was established under Pennsylvania’s Race Horse Development and Gaming Act and uses gaming revenue to finance eligible projects across the state.
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