ROYERSFORD, PA — Chester County infrastructure, emergency services and municipal projects in Pennsylvania’s 44th Senate District secured millions of dollars in state gaming revenue, directing new funding toward sewer systems, bridges, public safety equipment and local roads.
The Chester County awards account for 33 of 41 projects receiving more than $6.5 million across the district, which also includes portions of Montgomery and Berks counties. The Commonwealth Financing Authority approved the grants through Pennsylvania’s statewide Local Share Account program.
Among the largest Chester County awards, North Coventry Municipal Authority received $530,125 for sewer rehabilitation, while Valley Forge Sewer Authority received $500,000 for an emergency backup generator and electrical switchgear at its wastewater treatment plant.
Valley Forge Sewer Authority received another $400,000 to replace control-system panels and equipment at its Schuylkill Township treatment plant.
Honey Brook Borough was awarded $300,000 to restore Maple Street, while North Coventry Water Authority received $300,000 toward replacing leaking cast-iron and leaded pipes in its distribution system.
East Brandywine Township received $280,600 for playground and park improvements at East Brandywine Community Park.
Chester County and the Chester County Water Resources Authority secured $252,761 to expand flood-detection capabilities across 27 municipalities. The project includes roadway flood-hazard signs and traffic-safety barriers for use during flooding.
Emergency services also accounted for several awards.
Ludwigs Corner Fire Company received $250,000 toward renovations to Griffith Hall in West Vincent Township, and Keystone Valley Fire Department was awarded $200,000 toward a new fire engine for West Sadsbury Township.
Minquas Fire Company #2 received $100,000 for cardiac monitor-defibrillator units in Caln Township. Elverson-Honey Brook Area EMS received $100,000 toward two quick-response vehicles for Honey Brook Township, while Good Will Ambulance received $100,000 toward a replacement ambulance for North Coventry Township.
Bridge projects received funding as municipalities address deteriorating or closed infrastructure.
Sadsbury Township was awarded $200,000 to replace the failing Compass Road Bridge. East Coventry Township received $192,907 to rehabilitate the Ellis Woods Road Bridge, which has been classified by PennDOT as being in poor condition.
North Coventry Township received $100,000 toward replacing the Laurelwood Road Bridge, which has been closed to vehicles because of unsafe conditions since 2024.
Honey Brook Borough secured another $162,000 to rehabilitate part of Water Street between Maple and Walnut streets.
Charlestown Township received $250,000 toward developing Jenkins Park on Valley Hill Road, while the Ludwigs Corner Horse Show Association Foundation received $75,346 for a new community-service entrance sign at its West Vincent Township fairgrounds.
Other water and sewer awards included $100,000 for a roof replacement at North Coventry Municipal Authority’s wastewater treatment plant and $98,070 for East Brandywine Township Municipal Authority to purchase wastewater testing equipment.
Honey Brook Borough Authority received $97,000 to repair and rehabilitate the Shirktown Road Water Tank. North Coventry Municipal Authority received another $75,000 to relocate a sanitary sewer line because of the reconstruction of Bridge 311 on West Cedarville Road.
A series of smaller grants will finance municipal and public-safety vehicles and equipment.
East Pikeland Township received $78,357 for a traffic-enforcement vehicle. West Pikeland Township Police Department received $75,000 for two patrol vehicles, while West Pikeland Township received another $75,000 for two public works trucks.
Upper Uwchlan Township was awarded $75,000 toward a wheel loader. East Coventry Township received $65,045 for a police vehicle and $55,000 toward a township utility truck.
East Vincent Township received $50,000 toward a municipal truck and blower, Valley Forge Sewer Authority received $50,000 toward a sewer service truck, and West Caln Township received $50,000 toward a dump truck.
West Vincent Township was awarded $50,000 toward a utility tractor and flail mower.
Parkesburg Borough received $100,000 toward construction of a public works garage.
“The over $6.5 million in LSA grants announced today will provide such critical resources to communities across SD44 to improve our roads and bridges, strengthen sewer infrastructure, enhance our community parks, and ensure our first responders have the equipment necessary to serve and protect our communities,” state Sen. Katie Muth said.
Outside Chester County, the funding includes four projects in Montgomery County totaling $775,000.
Upper Providence Township received $300,000 toward a fleet-storage building at its public works campus. Lower Providence Township received $200,000 toward a public works building and another $200,000 for improvements to Redtail Park.
Montgomery County received $75,000 toward a permanent structure in Lower Providence Township for long-term storage of abandoned and unclaimed human remains.
Four Berks County projects received a combined $370,394.
Union Township received $162,080 for a public works truck, while Birdsboro-Union Fire Department received $77,773 for a brush truck. Berks County received $75,000 toward replacing an aging hazardous-materials response vehicle, and Birdsboro Borough received $55,541 for a pickup truck.
Pennsylvania’s statewide Local Share Account program distributes gaming revenue through the Commonwealth Financing Authority to finance public-interest projects across the state.
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