“These projects will improve communities and enhance the quality of life for Pennsylvanians,” said Gov. Wolf. “They are the kind of improvements and upgrades that continue to make our commonwealth a truly great place to live, work and play.”
The 130 Act 13 projects approved today are in 40 counties. The total funding amount is more than $18.2 million.
The projects are designated for specific initiatives as follows:
- Flood Mitigation: ten projects approved; $2,401,281 total
- Greenways, Trails and Recreation: 94 projects approved; $12,219,569 total
- Sewage Facilities: four projects approved; $73,830 total
- Orphan or Abandoned Well Plugging: one project approved; $150,000 total
- Watershed Restoration and Protection: 21 projects approved; $3,407,495 total
In Schuylkill County, the following 14 Projects were approved:
- Abandoned Mine Drainage Abatement & Treatment
- Keystone Potato Products - Mine Pool Treatment System Expansion - $274,347
- Keystone Anthracite Co., Inc - Weston Tunnel Water Treatment/Lost Creek Restoration - $850,000
- Greenways, Trails and Recreation
- Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association - $100,000
- Orwigsburg Borough - Community Memorial Hall Renovations - $200,000
- Mahanoy City Borough - North Main Street Playground - $120,604
- Schuylkill Headwaters Association - New Philadelphia Walking Trail - $103,375
- Ashland Borough - Little League Field Improvements - $120,000
- Delano Township - Trenton Park - $56,000
- Frackville Borough - Community Pool Project - $200,000
- Schuylkill River Greenway Association - Pottsville and Schuylkill Haven Feasibility Study - $40,000
- Minersville Borough - Recreational Complex Upgrade - $90,000
- Dustin's Adventureland - Inclusive Playground Development - $100,000
- Watershed Restoration and Protection
- Stoudt's Ferry Preparation Company - Schuylkill River Channel Restoration - $4,733
- Schuylkill Conservation District - Good Spring Creek Floodplain Restoration Phase 1 - $300,000
A full list of projects approved across Pennsylvania can be found at: