Barton, Argall Announce More Than $1 Million in State Grants for Eastern Schuylkill County

HARRISBURG - State grants totaling more than $1 million were awarded to communities in eastern Schuylkill County today. Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) worked with local leaders to secure this highly competitive funding.

"I'm proud to have partnered with Sen. Argall to get this funding back to our district," Barton said. "This funding is going towards improving infrastructure and helping our first responders, which will benefit everyone who lives, works and travels through our communities."

"I am pleased to see these highly competitive funds coming back to our local communities, improving infrastructure, public facilities and public safety for local residents," said Argall.

• East Brunswick Township was awarded $58,200 to purchase a parcel of property adjacent to the township park to expand recreation facilities.
• Plum Creek Municipal Authority was awarded $400,000 to replace a water main located in Wayne and South Manheim townships that services Lake Wynonah to address severe water loss.
• Ryan Township was awarded $27,061 on behalf of the Ryan Township Emergency Rescue Squad to purchase an inflatable water rescue boat.
• South Manheim Township was awarded $315,250 to purchase a wheeled excavator.
• Walker Township was awarded $200,500 for municipal building improvements.
• West Penn Township was awarded $35,145 for three vehicle-mounted cameras for police vehicles.

This funding was awarded through the Local Share Account Statewide program, which distributes gaming revenue to projects that support community and economic development.

The funding was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority, an independent agency of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development which administers many of Pennsylvania's economic development and community improvement programs.

ARGALL CONTACT: Seth Hubler
BARTON CONTACT: Jake Gillespie