Rep. Dane Watro and Sen. Dave Argall announced on Apr. 15 that the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has approved a $6.67 million loan for the Kline Township Municipal Authority to upgrade its water system.
The funding will support improvements including the Hancock Street Phase 2 water main replacement, Tresckow Fire Loop water main replacement, and rehabilitation of the Tresckow water tank. The project aims to improve public health and safety in the service area by updating aging infrastructure without raising customer rates.
“This loan will allow KTMA to replace the Hancock Street and Tresckow Fire Loop water mains with larger, nonlead pipes, in addition to repainting the Tresckow elevated water tank,” Watro said. “These renovations will improve hydraulic performance, increase system reliability and enhance fire suppression capabilities for the service area, helping to protect public health and safety without increasing customer rates.”
Argall said he appreciates that this funding was awarded through a competitive process: “I’m grateful this highly competitive funding will improve water service for thousands of homes and our brave first responders,” he said. “Projects like this one, while critical to building a healthy and safe community, can be very expensive. I’m grateful PENNVEST recognizes how important this project is.”
PENNVEST provides low-cost financial assistance for projects addressing issues related to water quality, regulatory compliance, public health, safety, environmental protection, and economic development.
