Frackville Borough and Saint Clair Borough were recently awarded nearly $600,000 in state funding through the Multimodal Transportation Fund to support major roadway and sidewalk improvement projects, according to Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).
The funding will support two infrastructure projects in Schuylkill County communities:
Frackville Borough will receive $335,000 for streetscape improvements along North Lehigh Avenue, the busiest street in the borough. The project is part of Frackville’s ongoing downtown revitalization efforts, which have already received an additional $670,000 in state funding over the past three years to improve sidewalks and streetscapes throughout the borough.
Saint Clair Borough will receive $241,611 to resurface Ann Street, one of the borough’s busiest local roadways.
Local officials welcomed the funding, highlighting both safety and community enhancement benefits.
“We want to thank Rep. Twardzik and Sen. Argall for helping secure this grant for us,” said Patricia Domalakes, president of the Frackville Economic Development Taskforce. “It will give us safer sidewalks on Lehigh Avenue, which we desperately need. Likewise, it will beautify Lehigh Avenue with trees and new lighting and aid in our revitalization efforts for downtown Frackville.”
Saint Clair Borough Manager Roland Price said the funding represents a significant investment for the community.
“We are pleased to receive this funding for Ann Street improvements,” Price said. “This project represents a major win for our borough and an important investment in our community’s infrastructure and the quality of life and safety of those who live along this busy stretch of road.”
State lawmakers also emphasized the broader economic and safety benefits of the projects.
“Upgrading our roads and streetscapes strengthens safety, accessibility and local business districts,” Rep. Twardzik said. “I’m proud Schuylkill County communities will see real benefits from this investment, supporting both everyday travel and long-term economic growth.”
Sen. Argall added that the funding will help revitalize older downtown areas.
“Improved roads and streetscapes are key to breathing new life into our older downtowns,” Argall said. “I am pleased these local communities were awarded this highly sought-after funding to support economic development and improve safety for residents and visitors.”
The Multimodal Transportation Fund, created by the General Assembly, provides funding to support projects that encourage economic development and promote a safe, reliable transportation system across Pennsylvania. Funding is approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority, an independent agency of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development that administers many of the state’s economic development and community improvement programs.
Saint Clair Borough will receive $241,611 to resurface Ann Street, one of the borough’s busiest local roadways.
Local officials welcomed the funding, highlighting both safety and community enhancement benefits.
“We want to thank Rep. Twardzik and Sen. Argall for helping secure this grant for us,” said Patricia Domalakes, president of the Frackville Economic Development Taskforce. “It will give us safer sidewalks on Lehigh Avenue, which we desperately need. Likewise, it will beautify Lehigh Avenue with trees and new lighting and aid in our revitalization efforts for downtown Frackville.”
Saint Clair Borough Manager Roland Price said the funding represents a significant investment for the community.
“We are pleased to receive this funding for Ann Street improvements,” Price said. “This project represents a major win for our borough and an important investment in our community’s infrastructure and the quality of life and safety of those who live along this busy stretch of road.”
State lawmakers also emphasized the broader economic and safety benefits of the projects.
“Upgrading our roads and streetscapes strengthens safety, accessibility and local business districts,” Rep. Twardzik said. “I’m proud Schuylkill County communities will see real benefits from this investment, supporting both everyday travel and long-term economic growth.”
Sen. Argall added that the funding will help revitalize older downtown areas.
“Improved roads and streetscapes are key to breathing new life into our older downtowns,” Argall said. “I am pleased these local communities were awarded this highly sought-after funding to support economic development and improve safety for residents and visitors.”
The Multimodal Transportation Fund, created by the General Assembly, provides funding to support projects that encourage economic development and promote a safe, reliable transportation system across Pennsylvania. Funding is approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority, an independent agency of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development that administers many of the state’s economic development and community improvement programs.