Pittsburgh, Pa. − Enero 16, 2024 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) announced $600,000 in Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund (GEDTF) grants to projects that will benefit Richland, West Deer and the surrounding communities.
Grantees receiving GEDTF funds in Senate District 38 are:
- Richland Township will receive $200,000 for installation of an ADA-accessible playground and fire pit at the newly renovated Community Barn.
- West Deer Volunteer Fire Company #3 will receive $200,000 for expansion and installation of the garage bay parking pads and parking area.
- The Richland Township Municipal Authority will receive $200,000 to replace approximately 3000 feet of existing 6” water lines along Chessrown Avenue and Community Center Drive.
“Investing in water, stormwater, and sewer infrastructure is a priority for me,” said Senator Williams. “I have advocated for allocating additional funding, including American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, for these projects because all Pennsylvanians should have access to reliable, safe, clean drinking water. I will continue to fight for more funding for these types of projects, because there is much more work to be done to repair and upgrade our aging infrastructure.”
Senator Williams added, “I am proud to continue to partner with West Deer Volunteer Fire Company #3 as the department continues work on its new facility, which will allow members to more efficiently and effectively serve residents and the surrounding communities.”
Las subvenciones del GEDTF son administradas por la Autoridad de Reurbanización del Condado de Allegheny (RAAC) y se financian a través de los ingresos procedentes del juego. Estas subvenciones proporcionan apoyo financiero a municipios, autoridades, consejos de gobierno, organizaciones sin ánimo de lucro y otras entidades para llevar a cabo importantes proyectos de desarrollo económico en el condado de Allegheny. Los proyectos subvencionables promueven actividades económicas locales, crean puestos de trabajo, mejoran o crean infraestructuras, fomentan la seguridad pública, ayudan al desarrollo de la mano de obra o mejoran las actividades recreativas.
Encontrará más información sobre las becas GEDFT aquí.
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