Yaw, Pickett: Over $1.3 Million Awarded to Bradford County Projects

HARRISBURG -State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110) today announced $1,325,000 in state funding has been awarded to four projects in Bradford County through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). The awards were considered at today's CFA Board meeting and approved through the Authority's Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) Program and Small Water and Sewer (SWS) Program.

"Today's awards will enhance public safety and ensure our region's infrastructure meets the needs of residents for years to come," Yaw said. "I was pleased to join Rep. Pickett in advocating for this funding to help make these projects a reality."

"These awards represent a strong investment in our community, helping address critical infrastructure needs," said Pickett. "I was proud to support projects that strengthen water management and improve roadways throughout Bradford County for both residents and visitors."

The following projects were awarded SWS funding:

• Wysox Township Municipal Authority - Water Meter Replacement Project - $100,000

• Wyalusing Municipal Authority - SR 2010 Well Interconnect and Water Main Improvements - $275,000

• Towanda Municipal Authority - Eilenberger Spring Water Transmission Main Flood Damage Repair and Replacement - $300,000

Additionally, Wyalusing Township was awarded $650,000 through the MTF for its Camptown Bridge Project. Funding will be used to replace the Church Street bridge over Camp Creek.

The MTF provides grants to encourage economic development and ensure that a safe and reliable system of transportation is available to the residents of the commonwealth. Funds may be used for the development, rehabilitation and enhancement of transportation assets to existing communities, streetscape, lighting, sidewalk enhancement, pedestrian safety, connectivity of transportation assets and transit-oriented development.

The SWS Program provides grants for small water, sewer and storm water infrastructure projects. Municipalities and municipal authorities that own and maintain a public water supply, sanitary sewer or storm water systems are eligible to apply if their projects exceed a total cost of $30,000.

For more state-related news and information, constituents can visit Senator Yaw's website at https://www.SenatorGeneYaw.com or Rep. Pickett's website at https://www.RepPickett.com.

CONTACT:

(Yaw)
717-787-3280

(Pickett)
717-772-9824