Gov. Wolf Announces Over $8.4 Million in New Funding Awarded to Communities for Water and Sewer Improvements in Five Counties

2022-06-10 20:04:38 By : Ms. May Zhou

Governor Tom Wolf today announced more than $8.4 million in Community Development Block Grant-CARES Act (CDBG-CV) funding to help communities update and improve existing water and/or sewer systems in Centre, Fayette, Greene, Mifflin, and Tioga counties.

“Effective and efficient water and sewage systems are vital to quality of life and public safety in any community,” said Gov. Wolf. “This funding will allow for improvements that would otherwise place a costly burden on these communities, preserving the health and safety of residents while also ensuring compliance with state regulations.”

The following projects were included in the most recent block of CDBG-CV funding approvals:

CDBG-CV funds are made available through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) and enable communities to effectively prepare for, prevent the spread of, and respond to the impacts of coronavirus in their communities.

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On January 20, 2015, Tom Wolf was sworn in as Pennsylvania’s 47th governor. Since taking office, Tom has taken a number of steps to make Pennsylvania a better place and is fighting for Pennsylvanians in Harrisburg every day.

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