December 18, 2025 — In partnership with state representatives, Senator Lindsey M. Williams announced more than $5.2 million in Local Share Account grant funding for projects. These projects will improve the daily quality of life for people across Senate District 38 by supporting local water infrastructure, municipal safety, neighborhood connectivity, and first responder needs.
Senator Williams partnered with State Representatives Emily Kinkead (D-20), Lindsay Powell (D-21), La’Tasha D. Mayes (D-24), Jeremy Shaffer (R-28), Arvind Venkat (D-30), and Mandy Steele (D-33) to bring this funding into local neighborhoods.
Senator Williams partnered with Senators Jay Costa and Wayne Fontana and Allegheny County State Representatives Aerion Abney (D-19), Emily Kinkead (D-20), Lindsay Powell (D-21), Dan Frankel (D-23), La’Tasha D. Mayes (D-24), Dan Deasy (D-27), Abigail Salisbury (D-34), Jessica Benham (D-36), and John Inglis (D-38) to fund the City of Pittsburgh ambulance award.
“Today’s funding supports projects that will have an impact on the everyday quality of life for people in their neighborhoods,” said Senator Williams. “This grant funding will help first responders, like the City of Pittsburgh, purchase the vehicles and equipment they need to respond quickly and efficiently to emergencies, allowing them to be there for us when they are needed the most. These grants will also replace aging waterlines and update water infrastructure, ensuring that residents have access to the clean, pure water guaranteed to them by the Pennsylvania Constitution. They will replace aging municipal equipment, allowing our public works departments to better take care of our roads and parks, with lower maintenance costs for local taxpayers. And the funding for sidewalks will help our neighborhoods stay connected and safe for pedestrians and drivers alike. I’m proud to have supported funding for these projects that will make a real difference in the lives of so many people across Senate District 38.”
Projects receiving LSA funding are:
- Deer Creek Drainage Basin Authority will receive $50,000 to purchase a new tractor, replacing aging equipment that has become a financial burden due to age and maintenance costs. The new vehicle will assist with clearing right-of-ways, digging sanitary sewers, raising manholes, and more.
- Elfinwild Fire Department will receive $150,865 towards the purchase of new recue equipment, helping them reach their goal of being accredited as a licensed intermediate ALS Squad by the PA Department of Health. This grant funding will help achieve that goal by allowing them to replace aging vehicle rescue equipment and to purchase new medical equipment.
- Fawn Township Sewage Authority will receive $49,970 to purchase a new maintenance vehicle that will allow staff to complete routine inspections and meter checks without the need to use personal vehicles.
- FCP Services, Inc., will receive $250,000 for the Revitalizing Tarentum project and continuing renovations at The Depot, located at 305 East Fifth Avenue. This funding will be used for Phase Three of the project, which includes construction and utility work that will allow a laundromat and food service business to open and begin serving the community.
- Frazer Township will receive $145,640 to resurface Days Run Road, Kurn Road, and Dellenbaugh Road.
- Frazer Township will receive $25,000 to purchase a skid steer, allowing the Township maintenance department to safely load road salt and other road repair materials.
- Hampton Township Volunteer Fire Department will receive $200,000 towards the purchase of an aerial fire truck. The newly-merged department’s current truck cannot navigate the steep terrain or reach buildings safely. The new 108-foot aerial truck is better suited to the unique needs of the HVFD.
- Harmar Water Authority will receive $250,000 to install a water filter at their water treatment plant. This second filter will provide the redundancy required by the PA DEP and ensure that water quality standards are continually met for all customers.
- Harrison Township will receive $175,000 to upgrade storm sewers along Olive Avenue. This project includes a redesign of the current, insufficient system in order to eliminate surcharging and icing.
- The Town of McCandless will receive $139,120 to upgrade local fire hydrants to a standard 5-inch connection. This project will allow fire departments to quickly and efficiently connect to hydrants, protect the community’s residents and property, and ensure compliance with modern fire safety standards.
- O’Hara Township will receive $200,000 to install sidewalks along Alpha and Gamma Drives. This is Phase 2 of the sidewalk project and will include approximately 13,500 square feet of walkways and seventeen ADA ramps.
- North Hills Community Outreach will receive $145,000 to purchase two vehicles for their Free Rides for Seniors Program. This program currently provides free, accessible transportation for older adults in the Aspinwall area, and the purchase of these two vehicles will permit expansion into the Arnold, Tarentum, New Kensington, and surrounding region.
- The City of Pittsburgh will receive $1 million to purchase two new ambulances, allowing two aging units to be retired.
- Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority will receive $300,000 to purchase 13 new vehicles to replace outdated units and reduce operating costs, improving service for their 116,000 customers. The fleet renewal is essential to ensuring safe drinking water and efficient stormwater and sewer services.
- Pine Township will receive $200,000 for the installation of a sidewalk along Warrendale Road. The new sidewalk will connect several neighborhoods to the Pine-Richland School District Campus and Pine Community Park, improving walkability and accessibility for the entire community.
- Richland Township will receive $100,000 to purchase a new maintenance truck to efficient haul project and repair materials, as well as ensure reliable snow plowing during winter months.
- Richland Township will receive $96,870 to create an updated Comprehensive Plan. The Township’s last comprehensive plan was completed in 2004. This new plan will help the community set goals and implement strategies and action plans to enhance the quality of life for residents.
- Richland Township Municipal Authority will receive $200,000 to replace the waterline along Meridian Road, which has had over 18 breaks and is a critical distribution and transmission line for the entire system. This project will replace 4,000 feet of iron water pipe with new PVC plastic pipe.
- Roots of Faith will receive $650,000 towards acquiring property for a future affordable housing development project in Sharpsburg Borough. This proposed three-story building will include commercial space on the first floor and 10 residential apartments that are leased using a tenant affordability structure that meets the needs of the populations served.
- Ross-West View Emergency Medical Services Authority will receive $244,756 for the purchase of vehicles and equipment as part of a mass casualty response package. This project aims to increase the readiness and efficiency for response to EMS special operations events, which require alternate modes of transportation for EMTs and first responders.
- Springdale Township will receive $275,000 to replace water lines along Shrader Street, including removal of the aging pipe and installation of the new water line. The work will also include 20 new curb stops, a new fire hydrant, and service lines.
- Tarentum Borough will receive $300,000 for new municipal work vehicles. The Borough will replace several vehicles in its aging fleet, including a mid-1990s bucket truck, 1999 plow truck, 2006 skid steer, and 2013 water truck.
- Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard will receive $150,819 to purchase a transit van, a cargo van, and a 7-passenger vehicle. These new vehicles will provide reliable transportation to over 100 Veterans annually, increasing programming by 20$, reducing missed appointments and delays in securing housing by 25%, and allowing the expansion of outreach to an additional 50 Veterans in the community.
In addition to the LSA funding, Senator Williams also announced $346,564 in Act 13 funding today.
“Our public outdoor spaces are an incredible treasure,” said Senator Williams. “These green spaces allow everyone the opportunity to get outside, relax, and be one with nature, regardless of where you live or how much yard you have at home. Today’s investments will ensure that these parks and trails across Senate District 38 will be maintained for the next generation to experience and love.”
Projects receiving Act 13 funding are:
- East Deer Township will receive $100,000 for restorations to the Memorial Park Bandstand and utility building.
- Harmar Township will receive $46,564 for the Highbury Park Walking Trail reconstruction project
- The National Aviary of Pittsburgh will receive $100,000 for the Green Space Rockwell Conservancy
- Pine Township will receive $100,000 for the Pine Park Wetland Trail project.
Act 13 grants are administered by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) and are funded through the Marcellus Legacy Fund and unconventional gas well impact fees to counties, municipalities and commonwealth agencies. Additional information about the Act 13 grants can be found here.