rachelh@myweeklysentinel.com
CANTON — Canton Borough Authority was recently awarded a grant for $193,592 for water system improvements.
The grant comes from state funding to assist in water system improvements to benefit residents and community, according to a press release from Rep. Clint Owlett. It was available through the Pennsylvania Small Water and Sewer Program.
“This is great news and will be such an asset to Canton Borough Authority, their customers and community. We have some aged infrastructure that is in need of attention. With the support of Clint Owlet we were able to secure this grant that will be a tremendous help,” said borough authority manager Ryan Machmer.
The authority will use the grant money to replace the water main along Troy Street between Carson Street and the bridge north of Rockwell’s. The project will include replacement of 600 feet of water line, along with connections and valves, and two fire hydrants.
In addition, the project will include restoration of sidewalks and curbs in the area. The authority will contribute $34,173 towards the project.
“Making sure we have a water and sewer systems that are up-to-date and functioning properly is of upmost importance,” said Rep. Owlett in a press release. “It’s always good to see state money being invested in our rural communities, and I was happy to support this project. I wish we could have funded this and many more across the district, and that is something we will continue to work toward in the years to come.”
The Pennsylvania Small Water and Sewer Program was established by the General Assembly to award grants to municipalities and municipal authorities for water, sewer, storm water and flood control projects with a cost of not more than $500,000.
The funding was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority, an independent agency that holds fiduciary responsibility over the funding of programs and investments in Pennsylvania’s economic growth.