Source: Patch
LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA — Five Lower Bucks County communities will receive nearly $4 million in state grants for numerous improvement projects.
The grants were secured by State Sen. Steve Santarsiero (D-10), along with State Representatives Perry Warren (D-31), Jim Prokopiak (D-140), and Tina Davis (D-141).
“Investing in our sewer and water systems is about protecting public health, safeguarding our waterways, and building infrastructure that will serve our communities for generations,” said Senator Santarsiero. “These grants help communities make essential upgrades and ensure clean, reliable water for families and businesses alike. I’m proud to support these investments that strengthen our water systems. Proactive investment in infrastructure prevents inconvenient outages and costly repairs in times of crisis.”
The awards in House District 31 are:
- $213,107 for Yardley Borough for North Main Street & University Drive Stormwater Improvements.
- $1,126,616 for Lower Makefield Township for improvements to Taylorsville Road
“Effective stormwater management is essential to protecting our roads, homes, and businesses,” Warren said. “This funding will help our Yardley Borough partners address long-standing drainage issues along North Main Street and University Drive, improving resilience while preserving the character and safety of the community.”
Warren said the investment in Taylorsville Road will improve safety, traffic flow, and quality of life for residents and commuters who rely on the corridor every day.
“It will help Lower Makefield Township make roadway improvements that strengthen our local infrastructure and support economic activity throughout Bucks County,” Warren said.
The awards in House District 140 are:
- $229,200 for Falls Township for Water Meter Replacement.
- $309,000 for Falls Township for Sewer Rehabilitation.
- $182,686 for Morrisville Borough to upgrade existing traffic equipment at Pennsylvania and Trenton Avenues.
- $813,472 for Morrisville Borough to install traffic calming and pedestrian safety improvements along South Pennsylvania Avenue.
“Reliable water infrastructure is essential to public health and everyday life,” Prokopiak said. “This funding will help the Township of Falls Authority replace outdated water meters, improving system efficiency, accuracy, and long-term reliability for residents and businesses throughout the township.”
Prokopiak said that upgrading traffic signals at Pennsylvania and Trenton Avenues is a smart investment in safety and efficiency for Morrisville Borough.
He said the funding will help modernize aging equipment, improve traffic flow, and make these busy intersections safer for drivers, pedestrians, and first responders.”
“These traffic calming and pedestrian safety improvements along South Pennsylvania Avenue will significantly enhance safety for residents, families, and everyone who travels this corridor,” Prokopiak said. “They will also benefit small businesses by making the area more accessible and welcoming for customers. I’m proud to support this investment, which prioritizes safer streets and a more walkable community in Morrisville Borough.”
The awards in House District 141 are:
- $492,946 for Bristol Township for Sanitary Main Lining.
- $459,241 for Bristol Township for Keystone PS Force Main Lining.
“Maintaining our sewer infrastructure is critical to protecting public health and preventing costly emergency repairs,” Davis said. “This funding will allow Bristol Township to complete needed sanitary main lining work that strengthens the system and ensures reliable service for residents. Upgrading the Keystone Pump Station force main is an important step in maintaining a dependable wastewater system for Bristol Township. This investment will help prevent failures, reduce long-term maintenance costs, and protect our waterways and neighborhoods.”
Grants for small water, sewer, and storm water infrastructure projects include activities to assist with the construction, improvement, expansion, or rehabilitation or repair of a water supply system, sanitary sewer system, and storm water system projects.
The Multimodal Transportation Fund provides grants to encourage economic development and ensure that a safe and reliable system of transportation is available to the residents of the commonwealth.