Twardzik, Argall Announce Nearly $2 Million in LSA Funding for Schuylkill County Projects

HARRISBURG - Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today announced $1,951,952 in Local Share Account (LSA) funding for nine projects in the 123rd House District. The awards will support water and sewer infrastructure, municipal equipment, blight redevelopment, community programming and emergency communications throughout Schuylkill County.

"Reliable water and sewer systems, safe roads and dependable emergency services are things our communities rely on every day," said Twardzik. "This funding will help address long-standing needs, replace aging equipment and make important improvements that residents will see and benefit from for years to come."

"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, and breathing new life into our neighborhoods," said Argall.

The funding will support the following 123rd District projects:

• Ashland Area Municipal Authority: $275,000 for the Water Service Meter Replacement Project.
• Branch Township: $82,645 for a mini excavator.
• East Norwegian Township: $115,795 for a new dump truck.
• Greater Pottsville Area Sewer Authority: $500,000 for the Mahantongo Street Sewer project.
• Pottsville Area Development Corporation: $345,000 for blight redevelopment, including the acquisition of two blighted buildings at 106 N. Centre Street and 376 S. Centre St.
• Pottsville City Redevelopment Authority: $100,000 for the Schuylkill YMCA Expansion at Alvernia University Pottsville CollegeTowne.
• Saint Clair Sewer Authority: $250,000 for the East Mine Pump Station Replacement.
• Schuylkill County: $200,000 for Schuylkill 911 Site Development to create a fully integrated IP-based network connection.
• West Mahanoy Township: $83,512 for a dump truck purchase.

The Local Share Account program is funded by gaming revenues under Pennsylvania's Race Horse Development and Gaming Act and administered by the Commonwealth Financing Authority. It supports projects that improve the quality of life for residents, including public safety, infrastructure and community development initiatives.

TWARDZIK CONTACT: Will Jones
ARGALL CONTACT: Seth Hubler