HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 10, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) State Director for Rural Development Bob Morgan today announced that USDA is investing $9.1 million for sewer projects in two rural communities.
“These investments will help build modern infrastructure that will attract employers to the nation’s smallest towns and most remote communities, creating jobs, vibrant Main Streets, and lasting economic growth for the people who live there,” Morgan said.
The two projects are being funded through the Water and Waste Disposal Loans and Grants program.
South Hanover Township Sewer Authority received a loan of $8.35 million to install a sewer collection and conveyance system in the Crestview Manor, Sand Beach, and Pleasant View areas. The improvements are a combination of gravity sewer lines and grinder pumps with low-pressure sewer lines. A new pump station will also be constructed in this project. The Crestview Manor and Pleasant View project areas will be conveyed via the existing joint use interceptor line to the Swatara Township Authority treatment plant. The Sand Beach area will be conveyed via the new pump station and force main to the South Hanover Township Sewer Authority system. This flow is ultimately conveyed to the Derry Township Municipal Authority's treatment plant.
The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County received a grant of $750,000 to provide additional funding for its sewage treatment plant renovation and modernization. The project will serve 443 units located in Avonmore Borough, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
The USDA national announcement being made today can be viewed here.
Under the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities, create jobs and improve the quality of life for millions of Americans in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and healthcare; and high-speed internet access in rural, Tribal and high-poverty areas. Visit the Rural Data Gateway to learn how and where these investments are impacting rural America. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov.
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