HARRISBURG – Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) today announced five state grants awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority through the Marcellus Legacy Fund Act 13 grant programs.
Three Montgomery County Projects will receive funding from the Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program:
- Green Lane Borough will receive $79,770 for its Route 29 pedestrian lighting project.
- Marlborough Township will receive $180,000 for its Skymount Lake Park improvements project.
- Provco, Pinegood, & Stowe, LLC was awarded $53,000 for its Grosstown Road/Schuylkill River Trail crosswalk improvements project.
Two Montgomery County Projects will receive funding from the Watershed Restoration and Protection Program:
- Collegeville Borough will receive $85,881 for its Dornie Brook streambank restoration project.
- Towamencin Township will receive $50,000 its Grist Mill Drive basin conversion project.
“I am happy to announce this state assistance for worthy local projects. Three of these grants will help pay for improvements that make it easier for residents to get outside and enjoy their communities,” said Pennycuick. “The other two are important for managing stormwater and restoring streambanks eroded by runoff. These are important for maintaining a healthy environment.”
The Marcellus Legacy Fund was created by Act 13 of 2012 to provide for the distribution of unconventional gas well impact fees to counties, municipalities and commonwealth agencies. Pursuant to Section 2315 (a) (6) (i) of the Act, a portion of the fee revenue will be transferred to the Commonwealth Financing Authority for statewide initiatives that will include abandoned mine drainage abatement; abandoned well plugging; sewage treatment; greenways, trails and recreation; baseline water quality data; watershed restoration; and flood control.
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