Bucks Republicans Hogan, Marcell, Farry Announce Millions in Grant Funding for Area Projects

State Sen. Frank Farry (R-Bucks) State Rep. Joe Hogan (R-Bucks), and state Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) recently announced multiple projects in the area have received grant funding from the Pennsylvania Local Share Account (LSA) program.

Grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Greenway, Trails and Recreation Program given to Penndel Borough. The borough will receive a DCED $170,000 grant to fund the construction of a safe and accessible off-road walking path to be used by residents at Penndel Memorial Park.

The funding for the DCED program comes from Act 13 of 2012, which establishes the Marcellus Legacy Fund and allocates funds to the Commonwealth Financing Authority for planning, acquisition, development, rehabilitation and repair of greenways, recreational trails, open space, parks and beautification projects

LSA Funding include the following projects:

• $500,000 grant to the Bucks County Industrial Development Authority for the construction of an all-abilities splashpad and athletic fields at the PlayaRaya campus located in Northampton Township, Bucks County. This initial construction phase of the project covers the development of the campus’s outdoor amenities, including basketball and pickleball courts; a soccer field; walking trail; equestrian space; specialty sensory-friendly playground; and sitework, including stormwater infrastructure and parking lot installation.
• $140,860 grant to the Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority for a meter replacement project in Middletown and Lower Southampton townships. The project will replace old water meters throughout Middletown and Lower Southampton townships with an Automatic Meter Reading System.
• $315,000 grant for Langhorne Borough to fund the revitalization of The Mayors’ Playground. The focus of this project is the rehabilitation of soccer fields, basketball courts and updating the current playground.
• $142,500 grant for Lower Southampton Township to replace three aging HVAC units at the Feasterville Library.
• $566,640 grant for Middletown Township to replace the roof of the Middletown Township Municipal Center.

Credit: PA General Assembly

• $159,000 for Northampton Township to be used to enhance four pedestrian crossings near elementary and middle schools. As well as ADA-compliant curb ramps, and advanced signage and pavement markings.
• $334,141 for Northampton Township to install pedestrian lighting along Second Street in the Village of Richboro, building on prior revitalization work and improving safety for pedestrians in the commercial core.
• $406,650 for Northampton Township to construct a multi-use trail along Route 332, providing pedestrian access from nearby neighborhoods to Tyler State Park.
• $181,697 for Bucks County Redevelopment Authority for safety enhancements to the Network of Victim Assistance, including new windows, keypad access controls, alarms and new cameras.
• $194,103 for Upper Southampton Township to replace outdated windows and doors at the municipal building that houses the police department and administrative offices.
• $159,452 for Upper Southampton Township for new vehicle rescue equipment for volunteer firefighters, providing modern, hose-free tools to enhance responder safety and improve emergency response.
• $289,942 for Upper Southampton Municipal Authority to purchase a portable generator for emergency use at multiple booster and lift stations, improving emergency response and continuity of operations.
• $56,239 for Upper Southampton Township to replace windows and doors at the community center to improve energy efficiency, safety and curb appeal.
• $370,000 for Warwick Township to replace the deteriorating playground at Guinea Lane Park with ADA-compliant equipment and surfaces, ensuring safe and inclusive recreation.
• $108,781 for Wrightstown Township to replace a deteriorated storm sewer pipe under Thompson Mill Road with a longer-lasting concrete structure.

Credit: PA General Assembly

“These projects will save taxpayers money, and for most of them, give residents affordable recreational opportunities right in their local communities. I’m proud to have worked with my colleagues to bring back over $1.9 million in investments for our community and look forward to doing more for our families,” said Hogan.

“It is always encouraging to see funding awarded to so many worthwhile projects in our community,” said Farry. “I was proud to advocate, along with Rep. Hogan, for these projects and look forward to seeing them come to life as they will enhance accessibility, strengthen our neighborhoods and improve quality of life for residents.”

“These grants will fund meaningful projects that enhance safety, accessibility and quality of life throughout our region,” said Marcell. “Sen. Farry and I worked together to advocate for these investments, and we are very happy to see these dollars returning to our community to serve residents directly.”

“These grants are a major win for our community,” said Farry. “I was proud to advocate, along with Rep. Marcell, for these projects and look forward to seeing them come to life as they will enhance accessibility, strengthen our neighborhoods and improve quality of life for residents.”

The PA Race Horse Development and Gaming Act (Act 2004-71) provides for the distribution of gaming revenues through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to support projects in the public interest within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for these grants through the LSA program.