“I am delighted to be announcing the recipients of these LSA dollars to benefit our communities,” said Senator Costa. “These dollars will help deliver safety, quality of life, and basic needs to our friends and neighbors across the 43rd district. I look forward to seeing these dollars improve our municipalities and the daily experiences of our fellow residents. I was pleased to work with each of my House colleagues to advocate for and secure these important grants for all the awardees.”
“Today, we bring forward funding that invests in the future of our communities, whether it’s where our kids play or updating our infrastructure for modern needs,” said Representative Joe McAndrew. “I’m looking forward to what’s next!”
With Representative Joe McAndrew, Senator Costa announces the following awards:
- Allegheny County was awarded $54,170 for an Intersection Improvement Study on Jefferson and Rodi Roads located in Penn Hills Township, Allegheny County. The study will include current traffic counts, review two existing traffic signals, complete signal and stop control warrants, calculate turn lane lengths, review sight distance issues and research crash data.
- Oakmont Borough was awarded $450,000 for lighting upgrades at Riverside Park Field. The field is used by the Riverview School District for athletic events for football, baseball soccer, and track and field. However, the use of the field is limited due to the current lack of lighting.
- On behalf of the Crescent Hills Civic Association, Penn Hills Township was awarded $63,052 for the renovation of Crescent Hills Park. This will include milling the surface of the court, crack sealing, court paving, court striping, and the removal and re-installation of court equipment.
- Verona Borough was awarded $393,216 for a road reconstruction project. Work will include excavation, base reconstruction, and the installation of new Superpave binder and wearing courses. Six ADA-compliant ramps will be added, and traffic control measures will be in place during construction.
“The new grants will fund the infrastructure improvements, building renovations and new equipment our municipalities need to deliver critical services, from plowing our streets and paving our roads to fighting blight, to keeping clean water flowing for residents,” Rep. Salisbury said. “I’m thankful to CFA and our local partners for helping to bring this funding home.”
With Representative Abigal Salisbury, Senator Costa announces the following awards:
- Braddock Hills Borough was awarded $200,000 for roadway improvements. Park Avenue, Fourth Street, and Ardmore Manor Drive show significant deterioration of the concrete roadway indicative of a failure in the roadway’s base. The work would consist of the milling the road surface, base repairs as needed, installing binder and asphalt wedge curb as directed.
- Churchill Borough was awarded $450,000 to make roadway improvements to multiple roads. The proposed project will involve paving Valiant Drive from Fenwick Drive to the dead end; Fenwick Drive from Beulah Road to Lewin Lane; Lancewood Drive from Fenwick Drive to the dead end; and Camelot Drive from Fenwick Drive to the dead end.
- Forest Hills Borough was awarded $200,000 for sanitary sewer replacement improvements.
- Rankin Borough was awarded $175,000 to replace and upgrade the HVAC system at the municipal building.
- Swissvale Borough was awarded $325,000 for renovations to a building used by the Swissvale Food Pantry. This project will renovate the interior and exterior of the building including, but not limited to, accessible restrooms, electrical upgrades, HVAC upgrades, entrance doors, facade improvements, window replacements, flooring and interior and exterior painting.
- Swissvale Borough was also awarded $128,071 for the purchase of municipal vehicles and equipment upgrades.
- On behalf of the Wilkins School Community Center, Swissvale Borough was also awarded $300,000 for Phase 2 renovations of the Wilkins School Community Center.
- On behalf of Wilkins Township Volunteer Fire Company #3, Turtle Creek Valley Council of Governments was awarded $275,000 for improvements to the fire department facility located in Wilkins Township.
- Wilkins Township was awarded $106,250 for the planning and design of a municipal complex in Wilkins Township.
- Wilkinsburg Borough was awarded $200,000 for the renovation of the fire department living quarters.
- Wilkinsburg Borough was further awarded $181,730 for the purchase of a dump truck to replace their current 25-year-old dump truck.
“These investments will make a real difference in neighborhoods across Pittsburgh and Allegheny County,” said state Rep. Jessica Benham, D-Allegheny. “State funding for things like safer school buildings, more reliable public works equipment, and resources for first responders goes a long way toward improving the quality of life for residents.”
With Representative Jessica Benham, Senator Costa announces the following awards:
- On behalf of the Community Specialists Corporation, Allegheny County Redevelopment Authority was awarded $301,476 for the replacement of a roof on at the New Academy Charter School.
- Oliver Borough was awarded $119,124 for the purchase of a new public works vehicle, equipped with a snow plow, dump body and salt spreader.
- On behalf of The Brashear Association, Inc., Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh was awarded $600,000 for the Cares Hilltop Community Center Creative and Analytical Play Space project.
“These grants will improve Pittsburgh’s quality of life in many ways,” Rep. Abney said. “They will help renovate buildings, create public spaces, and provide healthy food and ambulance services, among other things. These are worthwhile projects that will have lasting benefits for years to come, and I’m proud to support them.”
With Representative Aerion Abney, Senator Costa announces the following awards:
- On behalf of Center of Life, Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh was awarded $400,000 for the construction of the Community Hub on Hazelwood Green. The facility will provide community services, educational programs, and job training.
- On behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh was awarded $400,000 for the renovation of a historic library. The building, located in the Hazelwood community, was one of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s first 6 branches and the City of Pittsburgh’s main social and cultural centers.
“These investments strengthen the infrastructure and services people rely on every day, from emergency response to inclusive community facilities and accessible public spaces,” Rep. Frankel said. “This is how we create diverse and vibrant spaces for everyone to enjoy.”
With Representative Dan Frankel, Senator Costa announces the following awards:
- On behalf of Frick Art & Historical Center, Inc., Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh was awarded $650,000 to complete phase 3 of the Clayton Project, which consists of correcting water infiltration at the Clayton mansion.
- On behalf of the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children, Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh was awarded $500,000 for the Western PA School for Blind Center – Adult Center Project. WPSBC plans to expand the campus they conduct the LAVI Program at. The LAVI program includes access to occupational, physical, assistive devices and healthcare professional services.
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