Rep. Andrew Kuzma announced that over $2.74 million in grants have been secured for 17 projects across the 39th Legislative District, with funding provided by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA).
“I’m proud to champion these projects,” Kuzma said. “They address critical needs in our community. Delayed maintenance and improvements end up being more costly down the line. I’m pleased we are getting these done now.”
Funding comes from several sources, including the Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF), which aims to promote economic development and ensure safe transportation systems throughout Pennsylvania. Elizabeth Borough will receive $252,503 to replace a pedestrian stairway connecting South Third Avenue to Center Avenue, while Jefferson Hills Borough is set to get $550,000 for rehabilitating a section of Peters Creek Road.
The Pennsylvania Small Water and Sewer Program is providing grants to improve water supply and sewer infrastructure. The City of Monongahela will use $304,310 to replace part of its storm sewer collection system near Mounds Park. Finleyville Borough has been awarded $100,000 for storm sewer upgrades aimed at preventing runoff flooding. Pleasant Hills Borough will construct new drainage infrastructure along Saratoga Drive with a $150,000 grant, and West Elizabeth Sanitary Authority will upgrade its Ferry Street Lift Station using $55,250.
Local Share Account grants—funded through gaming revenues under Act 71 of 2004—will support various public interest projects in the region. Union Township is receiving two separate grants: $77,450 for demolishing buildings at a decommissioned military site and $192,888 for streambank restoration at Pleasant Stream Park. Other recipients include West Elizabeth Borough ($24,750 for borough building renovations), Jefferson Hills Borough ($145,000 for EMS building improvements), City of Monongahela ($100,000 for stormwater management near Mounds Park), New Eagle Borough ($200,000 for fire department social hall repairs), Forward Township ($198,100 for road repairs), Buena Vista Volunteer Fire Department ($117,000 for roof replacement and exterior improvements), Elizabeth Township (two grants totaling $160,800 for athletic field construction and equipment purchase), and W.M.B.U., which receives $150,000 to renovate its Blythedale building as an ADA-compliant warming shelter.
The 39th Legislative District covers parts of Allegheny County—including Elizabeth, Forward and South Park townships; Elizabeth, Jefferson Hills, Pleasant Hills and West Elizabeth boroughs—and areas within Washington County such as Union Township; part of Carroll Township; Finleyville; New Eagle boroughs; and the city of Monongahela.
