HARRISBURG, PA — January 20, 2026 − Senator John Kane (D–Delaware/Chester) today announced more than $7.2 million in state grant funding awarded to communities across Senate District 9 through the Multimodal Transportation Fund and the PA Small Water and Sewer Program, supporting critical investments in roads, sidewalks, pedestrian safety, stormwater systems, and water and sewer infrastructure.
“These grants represent real, tangible investments in the safety, accessibility, and quality of life of our communities,” said Senator Kane. “From safer streets and ADA-accessible sidewalks to modernized water and sewer systems, this funding will help our municipalities make long-overdue improvements while easing the financial burden on local taxpayers.”
Multimodal Transportation Fund Awards
A total of approximately $3.6 million was awarded to support pedestrian safety, roadway improvements, and connectivity projects:
- Avondale Borough – Comprehensive Improvements for Streets, Sidewalks, and Parks: $700,000
- Chester Township – Powell Road Streetscape and Pedestrian Improvements: $500,000
- City of Chester – Route 291 Connectivity Corridor Multi-Use Trail: $750,000
- Everest PACE Center Inc. – Silvercare Senior Housing, Phase I: $71,857
- Nether Providence Township – Walkable Wallingford, Providence Road Sidewalk (Phase VI): $514,000
- Upland Borough – Upland Avenue Pedestrian Safety and Economic Development Improvements: $450,000
- Upper Chichester Township – Chichester Avenue Streetscape, Phase Four: $600,000
“These projects improve walkability, traffic safety, and economic vitality while ensuring our infrastructure works for everyone, including seniors and people with disabilities,” Kane added.
PA Small Water and Sewer Program Awards
An additional approximately $3.7 million was awarded to address aging infrastructure and improve stormwater, water, and sewer systems:
- Nether Providence Township – Henry Lane Phase II: $110,000
- Southwest Delaware County Municipal Authority – Open Trench Repairs: $125,000
- Chester Township – Stormwater Inlet and Pipe Upgrades: $300,000
- Kennett Square Borough – Security and Control Improvements: $300,000
- Southwest Delaware County Municipal Authority – Manhole Rehabilitation: $153,916
- Upland Borough – Maris Run Pipe Relining and Repairs: $425,000
- Upper Chichester Township – Boothwyn Town Center Storm Sewer Infrastructure (Phase I): $275,000
- Avondale Borough – Critical Water Pipe Replacement: $415,252
- Middletown Township Sewer Authority – S. Heilbron Drive Pump Station Upgrade: $500,000
- Chester Economic Development Authority – Parker Manor Trail Stormwater Construction: $452,653
- Southern Delaware County Authority – Naamans Creek Pump Station Improvements: $315,000
- Eddystone Borough – Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation: $212,500
- Lower Chichester Township – Morton Avenue Sanitary Sewer Improvements: $112,367
“Reliable water, sewer, and stormwater systems are essential to public health, environmental protection, and economic growth,” Kane said. “These grants help ensure our infrastructure is resilient today and prepared for the future.”
Senator Kane credited strong partnerships with each State Representative, local officials and the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for helping secure these investments and reaffirmed his commitment to advocating for District 9 communities.
For more information on these grants or other state resources, residents are encouraged to contact each respective municipality.