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For Immediate Release
March 24, 2010
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White Announces $9.5 Million for Sewer Projects in Butler,
Clarion, Armstrong Counties
Harrisburg – State Sen. Mary Jo White (R-21) and Sen. Don White (R-41) today
announced the approval of $9.5 million in state assistance to help pay for sewer
improvement projects in Butler, Clarion and Armstrong counties.
"Sound, reliable sewer systems are critical for maintaining healthy
communities, but the upgrades are extremely expensive," said Senator Mary Jo
White. "This state assistance will help local communities meet strict state
standards while preventing unhealthy discharges."
White said the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority, PENNVEST,
approved the following projects:
- Redbank Valley Municipal Authority (Clarion and
Armstrong Counties) – A $3.187 million grant and a $1.142 million loan to
upgrade sewer lines within New Bethlehem and South Bethlehem boroughs, which
currently experience unpermitted discharges. The project will also reduce
the high malfunction rate along the Route 66 corridor and the Cottage Hill
area of Porter Township.
The project includes the installation of 41,670 feet of sewer conveyance
system, replacement of two pump stations, and construction of a
1.9-million-gallon wastewater equalization tank. Total project cost: $9.575
million.
"This project will develop a brand new sewer system to service these
communities," said Senator Don White, a member of the PENNVEST Board.
"Currently, there are environmental issues involved as untreated sewage from the
overloaded sewer system is spilling into public areas. This project will clean
up that problem and allow for future development along the Route 66 corridor."
- Butler Area Sewer Authority (Butler County) – A $5.137
million loan to improve the sewer conveyance system, which becomes
hydraulically overloaded in wet weather, discharging raw sewage into public
areas.
The project includes the construction of two 3-million-gallon satellite surge
tanks, associated pumping and backup generators. Total project cost: $10.274
million.
PENNVEST makes low-interest loans available to communities to help pay for
drinking water, wastewater and stormwater projects.
CONTACT:
Patrick Henderson
(717) 787-9684
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