HARRISBURG — Frackville and Saint Clair boroughs were recently awarded nearly $600,000 from the Multimodal Transportation Fund to improve local roadways and sidewalks, according to Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).
The projects awarded funding include:
- Frackville Borough — $335,000 for streetscape improvements along North Lehigh Avenue, the busiest street in the borough. This project continues Frackville’s downtown revitalization, which has received an additional $670,000 in state funding over the past three years, improving sidewalks and streetscapes throughout the borough.
- Saint Clair Borough — $241,611 to resurface Ann Street, one of the busiest local roadways.
“We want to thank Rep. Twardzik and Sen. Argall for helping secure this grant for us,” said Patricia Domalakes, president of the Frackville Economic Development Taskforce. “It will give us safer sidewalks on Lehigh Avenue, which we desperately need. Likewise, it will beautify Lehigh Avenue with trees and new lighting and aid in our revitalization efforts for downtown Frackville.”
“We are pleased to receive this funding for Ann Street improvements,” said Roland Price, Saint Clair Borough manager. “This project represents a major win for our borough and an important investment in our community’s infrastructure and the quality of life and safety of those who live along this busy stretch of road.”
“Upgrading our roads and streetscapes strengthens safety, accessibility and local business districts,” Twardzik said. “I’m proud Schuylkill County communities will see real benefits from this investment, supporting both everyday travel and long-term economic growth.”
“Improved roads and streetscapes are key to breathing new life into our older downtowns,” Argall said. “I am pleased these local communities were awarded this highly sought-after funding to support economic development and improve safety for residents and visitors.”
The Multimodal Transportation Fund was created by the General Assembly to provide funding that encourages economic development and a safe, reliable system of transportation to Pennsylvania residents. Funding was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority, an independent agency of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development which administers many of Pennsylvania’s economic development and community improvement programs.
CONTACTS:
Will Jones (Twardzik)
Seth Hubler (Argall)