HARRISBURG, PA — Senator John Kane (D–Chester/Delaware) today announced more than $6.1 million in Local Share Account (LSA) grant funding awarded to municipalities, counties, authorities, and nonprofit partners throughout the 9th Senatorial District, supporting critical investments in infrastructure, public safety, emergency services, environmental restoration, and community facilities.
“These investments reflect what strong partnerships and responsive government can accomplish,” said Senator Kane. “I congratulate every awardee and thank our local leaders for their commitment to improving quality of life. From safer roads and upgraded firehouses to flood mitigation, environmental restoration, and community services, these projects will strengthen our neighborhoods and help ensure our communities are prepared for the future. I’m proud to continue fighting for resources that benefit the people of the 9th District and the Commonwealth.”
The funding will support road paving, emergency service upgrades, fire and EMS equipment, sewer and stormwater improvements, public works equipment, environmental restoration, community service facilities, and public safety technology across Chester and Delaware Counties.
Awarded Projects Include:
- Avondale Borough – Road paving and ADA curb improvements ($150,000)
- City of Chester – Multi-departmental municipal fleet replacement ($882,050)
- Longwood Gardens (via Chester County EDC) – Visitor Center security enhancements ($200,000)
- Chester Township – Public Works equipment upgrades ($200,000)
- Delaware County – LED lighting retrofits at the Delaware County Emergency Services Center building located in Middletown Township. ($150,000)
- Delaware County Economic Development Corporation– Purchase and installation of information kiosks to be used in Chester County. ($198,147)
- Aston Township Fire Department- Renovating the second floor of the site station to improve emergency response, requested by the Delaware County Industrial Development Authority. ($575,763)
- Neumann University – Fred P. Meagher Theater and gallery renovations requested by the Delaware County Redevelopment Authority ($283,392)
- Franklin Township – Stream restoration in the Franklin Preserve ($250,000)
- Lower Chichester Township – Volunteer firehouse renovations ($300,000)
- Middletown Township Sewer Authority – Fair Acres Pump Station upgrades ($454,604)
- Nether Providence Township – License plate readers to enhance public safety ($28,000)
- Parkside Borough – Ambulance purchase for emergency medical services ($224,100)
- Southern Delaware County Authority – Sanitary sewer I&I improvements ($300,000)
- Upland Borough – Reese Center Regional Emergency Management Headquarters upgrades ($415,000)
- Upper Chichester Township – Public Works wheel loader purchase ($100,000)
- West Chester Borough – Fire engine replacement serving multiple municipalities ($818,576)
- Teachers’ Teammates Inc. – Delivery van to expand school supply distribution countywide ($67,943)
Senator Kane emphasized that these awards were made possible through close collaboration with members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives who advocated for projects in their districts. He thanked Representative Leanne Krueger, Representative Christina Sappey, Representative Lisa Borowski, Representative Carol Kazeem, Representative Craig Williams and Representative Chris Pielli for their partnership and leadership in helping secure this funding for local communities.
“These projects are the result of teamwork,” Kane added. “Working alongside our House colleagues ensures that local priorities are heard and funded, and that state resources are directed where they will make the greatest impact.”
Local Share Account grants are funded through gaming revenues and are designed to support economic development, public infrastructure, and community enhancement projects across Pennsylvania.
For additional details regarding these grants or other state resources available to municipalities and organizations, residents should contact the respective award recipients.