HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has awarded Burrell Township Sewer Authority a grant of $2,098,110 and a loan of $831,890, along with a loan of $4,829,635 to the Borough of Indiana, Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-62) announced today.
“Clean, safe and reliable water is vital for the well-being of our communities,” Pittman said. “I’m pleased this substantial state support will help so many individuals and families throughout our region. This PENNVEST funding will certainly go a long way to assist with the critical improvements being undertaken, to help protect public health and support infrastructure advancements.”
“Funding necessary infrastructure for our community is a top priority for me as a legislator,” Struzzi said. “The project in Burrell Township will upgrade pump stations to more efficiently and effectively deal with stormwater. The project in the Borough of Indiana is to update and modernize its wastewater treatment plant. I was pleased to support both projects.”
Burrell Township Sewer Authority – $2,098,110 grant and $831,890 loan – was awarded for a Construction Wastewater Project to perform numerous upgrades during this project at each of the three existing pump stations. At the Volks pump station, new pumps and appurtenances, a new magnetic flow meter, and a new bypass connection will be added. At the Socialville pump station, a new wet well will be constructed with new pumps, controls, and a bypass connection. A new aeration system will be included to combat hydrogen sulfide formation. The Strangford pump station will also be upgraded with new pumps, controls, and a bypass connection.
Borough of Indiana –$4,829,635 loan – was awarded for a Construction Wastewater Project to construct a new pavilion-type roof structure over the headworks facility and replace the existing grinders with two parallel fine bar screen units. The existing grit collection system, which uses chain-and-bucket technology, will be replaced with modern equipment. Various yard piping, utility lines, and monitoring equipment will be installed, relocated, and/or replaced to allow integration with the plant’s existing Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
PENNVEST financing is provided through the use of federal funding and prior bond issues by the state, as well as proceeds from the Marcellus Shale Impact Fee legislation, Act 13 of 2012.
Media Contacts:
Sen. Pittman: Kate Eckhart Flessner (kflessner@pasen.gov)
Rep. Struzzi: Charlie O’Neill (coneill@pahousegop.com)