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Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger said investing in companies or development that will attract business spurs the state’s economy and creates and retains jobs. PHOTO/PACAST
York, Lehigh counties gain funding for new project investments
Projects in York and Lehigh counties are among the nearly 200 new investments designed to strengthen communities, enhance infrastructure, and spur economic development across Pennsylvania.
Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced the 178 new project approvals through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA).
The CFA awards totaled $27,241,686 million in grants and loans and will help fund flood mitigation projects, rehab recreational trails and parks, restore watersheds and strengthen Pennsylvania’s agriculture and tourism industries. The awards focus on strengthening communities, enhancing infrastructure, and spurring economic development across Pennsylvania.
“These significant investments by the Shapiro Administration are creating safe and healthy communities and delivering real results for Pennsylvanians,” Siger said in a statement. “From funding flood mitigation projects, rehabbing our recreational trails, and restoring watersheds, these are the kinds of projects that will enhance our economy and improve the quality of life for Pennsylvanians.”
In York County, Monaghan Township was approved for $265,000 in funding for the Fisher Run Culvert Replacement Project. It is one of 11 projects approved in the Flood Mitigation Program, which provides funding for statewide initiatives to assist with flood mitigation projects.
In Lehigh County, Whitehall Township was approved for $149,464 in funding for the Coplay Creek Stream Bank Restoration Project. It is one of 15 projects approved in the Watershed Restoration Protection Program, which provides funding for watershed restoration and protection projects.
