Oct. 23, 2024
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) today announced state grants totaling more than $2.2 million to communities throughout Columbia County for key infrastructure and safety projects.
“I’m proud to announce these critical grants that will help our local communities. Columbia County is home to hard-working families who deserve safe public spaces and properly maintained infrastructure that will support a thriving community,” said Leadbeter. “These investments help us build a brighter future for our families, support the local economy, and preserve the vitality of Columbia County.”
The grant awards are as follows:
• Benton Borough - $80,316 to purchase a police vehicle and equipment.
• Benton Municipal Water and Sewer Authority - $68,310 to purchase a vehicle.
• Briar Creek Township - $127,767 to purchase a maintenance vehicle.
• Briar Creek Township - $27,476 to upgrade existing equipment for its police department.
• Catawissa Borough - $84,870 to install security cameras throughout the borough.
• Catawissa Borough Municipal Authority - $13,186 for purchase a generator.
• Catawissa Township - $220,028 to purchase a combination tractor, mower and snowplow.
• Mifflin Township - $117,670 to replace a deteriorated local bridge.
Four school districts in Columbia County will receive funding, including:
• Columbia Montour Area Vocational Technical School - $700,000 for ADA complaint and health and safety renovations, roof replacement and installation of a new HVAC system and generator.
• Berwick Area School District - $581,250 for a roof replacement project at Berwick Middle School.
• Benton Area School District - $100,000 for a safety upgrades project at LR Appleman Elementary School.
• Bloomsburg Area School District - $100,000 for an HVAC project at W.W. Evans Elementary School.
The grants are administered by the Commonwealth Financing Authority, which was established as an independent agency that holds fiduciary responsibility over the funding of programs and investments in Pennsylvania’s economic growth.
Representative Robert Leadbeter
109th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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