HARRISBURG – A bipartisan group of state legislators today announced the approval of more than $3 million in Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund (GEDTF) grants for community development projects throughout Allegheny County.
The funding will support 18 projects across municipalities represented by Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and Reps. Anita Kulik (D-45), Dan Deasy (D-27), Valerie Gaydos (R-44), Arvind Venkat (D-30), Natalie Mihalek (R-40), Jason Ortitay (R-46), Jeremy Shaffer (R-28) and Andrew Kuzma (R-39).
Projects funded include waterline replacement, sanitary sewer rehabilitation, park upgrades, flood control improvements, traffic signal modernization, ADA-accessible playgrounds and trails, stormwater system renewal, emergency infrastructure planning and enhancements to community gathering spaces.
“These investments strengthen our communities, improve public safety and the quality of life for residents across our region,” the legislators said. “From modernizing aging infrastructure to expanding recreational amenities and addressing long-standing stormwater and traffic concerns, these projects represent real, tangible progress for families and businesses.”
Project awards include:
- Robinson Township – Forest Grove Road Waterline Replacement: $100,000
- Thornburg – Sanitary Sewer Pipe Lining: $85,000
- Pennsbury Village – Sewage Treatment UV System Installation: $130,000
- Bell Acres – Borough Park Improvements (Phase II): $200,000
- Franklin Park – Blueberry Hill Park Accessible Playground Update: $205,000
- Bridgeville – McLaughlin Run Flood Control and Culvert Replacement: $305,000
- Rosslyn Farms – Active Pathways Project: $100,000
- Oakdale – Cottonwood Drive and Highland Ave. Stormwater Improvements: $400,475
- Marshall – The Woodlands Accessible Nature Trail Renewal: $200,000
- Edgeworth – Academy Avenue Traffic Signal Project: $251,000
- Bethel Park – Millennium Park Bandshell: $153,150
- Jefferson Hills – Tepe Park Improvement Project (Phase 1): $246,000
- Upper St. Clair – Gilfillan Farm Foundation Restoration: $450,157
- Glenfield – East Beaver Street Road Rehabilitation: $125,000
- Leet – Salt Storage Facility Project: $75,150
- Leetsdale – Emergency Exit Study and Design Project: $139,500
- Sewickley Heights – Fern Hollow Nature Center Addition: $84,125
- Sewickley – Beaver and Broad Street Upgrade Project: $150,000
- Wexford – McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority: $105,000
“We are proud to work together across districts and across party lines to secure GEDTF funding for the municipalities we serve,” the legislators said. “Today’s awards reflect strong collaboration, responsible stewardship of public dollars and a shared commitment to building a stronger future for Allegheny County.”
The Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund provides grants for community improvement, infrastructure upgrades and economic development projects in Allegheny County. Funding is administered through the Commonwealth Financing Authority.
CONTACT:
Stephanie Applegate