HARRISBURG, PA — More than $1.3 million in state funding has been approved for infrastructure upgrades across Chester County, promising safer streets, improved walkability, and critical water and sewer improvements in communities throughout the 26th Legislative District.
State Rep. Paul Friel, D-Chester, announced the funding package after the grants were approved Tuesday by the Commonwealth Financing Authority through the state’s Multimodal Transportation Fund and Small Water and Sewer Program.
“I am proud to seek state funding to help make our communities safer and healthier for all here in Chester County,” Friel said. “This funding ups the quality of life in our communities and improves walkability. Pedestrians and motorists will benefit from the road and sidewalk enhancements, and everyone will live a little better knowing that their drinking water is healthy thanks to significant infrastructure improvements.”
A portion of the funding will support transportation and pedestrian safety projects, including $350,000 for sidewalk repairs as part of the Phoenixville Hospital Pedestrian Safety and Accessibility Improvement Project. Spring City Borough is set to receive $291,660 for roadway and sidewalk improvements along Hall Street.
Additional grants were awarded for water and sewer infrastructure upgrades across several municipalities. The Valley Forge Sewage Authority received $305,000 for the Snyder Avenue Sewer Extension project. The Elverson Borough Municipal Authority was awarded $200,815 for improvements to Saddler Sewage Pump Station No. 4.
North Coventry Municipal Authority secured two separate grants: $165,000 for the Bridge 311 Sanitary Sewer Relocation Project and $65,232 to install security fencing at wastewater pumping stations.
The projects are aimed at modernizing aging infrastructure, improving public safety, and supporting long-term community health across Chester County, according to state officials.
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