BUCKS COUNTY − October 22, 2024 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Jim Prokopiak (D-143) announced today $2,391,876 in state funds for three school improvement projects in the 10th Senate Districts.
The awards are as follows:
- Morrisville Municipal Authority: $1,000,000 for phase two of a wastewater treatment facility,
- Falls Township Fire Company No 1 (via Bucks County Redevelopment Authority): $700,000 for a new tandem aerial truck,
- Falls Township Authority (TOFA): $250,000 to complete the replacement of water meters in Falls Township,
- Morrisville Borough: $191,876 for public works vehicles, and
- Tullytown Borough: $250,000 for intersection, roadway and sidewalk improvements.
“Investments in our public safety and public works improve the daily life of our residents,” said Senator Santarsiero. “Each of these projects will work behind the scenes to benefit community members– saving money for households, keeping our roadways safe and helping with emergency response efforts.”
“Investing in local redevelopment projects in Falls Township, Morrisville, and Tullytown not only revitalizes our communities but also fosters economic growth, enhances public safety, and improves quality of life for all residents,” said Rep. Prokopiak. “By prioritizing funding for these initiatives, we build a stronger, more resilient future for our neighborhoods.”
The Morrisville Municipal Authority wastewater treatment facility project, currently in phase one, will bring the design phase up to ninety percent completion.
Falls Township Fire Company No. 1 will benefit from a new ladder truck that will improve rescues from balconies and windows in the densely populated township. The truck will include two 35-foot ground ladders, two 28-foot ground ladders, a 24-foot ground ladder, two 20-foot roof ladders, and a 16-foot roof ladder.
Michael McClellan II, President of The Falls Township Fire Company expressed the following, “The Falls Township Fire Company is grateful for the efforts of Senator Santarsiero and Representative Prokopiak , along with Jeff Darwak, Executive Director of the Bucks County Redevelopment Authority, and his staff, to work with us to secure critical funding for our new ladder truck, which is part of our strategic plan to better serve the residents of Falls Twp., and the communities of our Lower Bucks Mutual Aid partners.”
The funding for TOFA will be used replace 7,296 outdated water meters throughout the township.
Morrisville Borough will use its funding to purchase two new public works vehicles, equipped for winter maintenance, to replace the borough’s small, aging fleet.
Tullytown Borough will allocate the funding to the repaving of Main Street, as well as curb, sidewalk, and intersection improvements in the borough.
Administered through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, the Local Share Account (LSA)- Statewide program allocates gaming revenue through the Commonwealth Financing Authority to support projects that improve the quality of life of citizens in the Commonwealth.
Additional information about the Local Share Account- Statewide program can be found on the DCED website.
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