Brooks and Wentling Announce More Than $2.6 Million in CFA Grants for Mercer County Infrastructure, Recreation and Public Safety Projects
10/22/2024
HARRISBURG – Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) and Rep. Parke Wentling (R-7) today announced that the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has approved grants totaling more than $2.6 million to fund several important projects across Mercer County.
“These grants reflect our commitment to enhancing the quality of life in Mercer County,” said Brooks. “Today’s announced funding will provide a tremendous opportunity to create significant economic growth, upgrade our recreational parks and support public safety. These improvements and investments will have meaningful and lasting impacts on the well-being of our communities. I appreciate the opportunity to work together with our local partners and look forward to doing more in the future.”
Clark Borough will receive $135,242 for the purchase of new equipment to replace equipment from 2006 that needs replaced to continue maintenance of Borough properties.
Clark Borough has been awarded $414,100 for the Henderson Taylor Community Park improvement project. These renovations will boost recreational opportunities for residents, including two new pickleball courts, upgrades to the baseball field, and additional improvements throughout the park.
Hermitage City will receive more than $781,000 to construct a new Little League concession and multipurpose facility. The new facility will provide 2,300 square feet of space for concession sales, a first aid station, multipurpose room, umpires room, managers room, ADA accessible restrooms, and storage space. The completion of this project will result in a regional asset to accommodate college level, adult, and youth athletic events.
Sharon City will benefit from a $300,000 grant aimed at public safety upgrades, which will modernize the city’s fire department. These improvements are critical to ensuring the safety and security of the community in times of emergency.
The Penn-Northwest Economic Development Corporation, in collaboration with Greenville Borough, will receive $150,000 to enhance the Thiel College and Greenville Community Stadium. This project will improve sports facilities for both the college and the local community, promoting athletic opportunities and community engagement.
Jefferson Township has been granted $100,644 to purchase a new dump truck, which is essential for maintaining local roads and supporting municipal services.
Pymatuning Township is set to receive more than $131,000 in funding for equipment upgrades, providing for the purchase of a new maintenance vehicle that will replace a 16-year-old diesel truck.
Farrell City will be provided with a grant of $106,397 for the purchase of a street sweeper which will aid the city by replacing the current street sweeper that is 16 years old. This updated equipment is necessary to clean roadway debris and water runoff debris from roadways located in the city limits.
Perry Township has been allocated $489,000 to acquire a truck, ditcher and boom mower. This equipment will aid in maintaining local infrastructure, including roadways and public spaces, while improving the township’s ability to manage seasonal maintenance.
“Our communities are constantly making improvements, but many of those improvements can be expensive,” Wentling said. “Bringing this money back to the district is critical to completing these projects. Whether it is much needed equipment upgrades for a municipality, or a new recreational opportunity in the Shenango Valley, each of these improvements are important, and will make life better here in Mercer County.”
Established in 2004 as an independent agency of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, the CFA was created to administer the commonwealth’s economic stimulus packages. The PA Race Horse Development and Gaming Act provides for the distribution of gaming revenues through the CFA to support projects in the public interest within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Adam Gingrich, 717-787-1322 (Brooks)
Jake Gillespie, 717-772-9834 (Wentling)