HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-117) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced today that Freeland Borough secured a low-interest loan of almost $3.5 million from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to reduce flooding in residential neighborhoods. Over 3,000 feet of pipe, 36 inlets, and new curbing will be installed at Yale, Foster, North, Chestnut, Laurel, and Pine Streets, providing drainage during heavy storms.
“Updating infrastructure that has reached the end of its lifespan is critical to the health, safety and longevity of our communities,” said Walsh. “I am happy to see PENNVEST funding in the form of a low-interest loan invested in Freeland Borough to help meet these critical goals. Present and future residents will experience the benefits of this project.”
“Anyone who’s ever lived in a flood-prone area knows the stress that comes every time a storm rolls in,” said Argall. “I’m grateful PENNVEST recognized how important this effort is for residents. These projects can be very expensive for smaller communities.”
PENNVEST funds sewer, stormwater, and drinking water projects throughout Pennsylvania. This financing is made possible through a combination of federal funding, prior bond issues by the Commonwealth, and revenue from the Marcellus Shale Impact Fee established under Act 13 of 2012.
CONTACT: Jim Brugger (Argall)
Katelin Morrison (Walsh)