BUCKS COUNTY − October 22, 2024 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Tina Davis (D-140) announced today $1,485,000 in state funds for two projects at area schools, as well as $435,000 for affordable housing development in Bristol Township.
Bristol Borough will receive $485,000 to resurface the track at Bristol Borough Junior/Senior High School. Located at the school, the track will also be accessible to the community for everyday use.
Bucks County Technical High School, via Bucks County Redevelopment Authority, will receive $1,000,000 for structural improvements to the campus, including repaving, roof upgrades, facade and exterior brick repairs, and internal improvements to classrooms and technical workspaces.
“Investments in our schools are investments in our students, teachers and overall communities,” said Senator Santarsiero. “Both of these projects will make worthwhile investments in our school facilities while improving the experience for students.”
“Funding local redevelopment projects, such as the capital improvements at Bucks County Technical High School and enhancements to the track at Bristol Borough Junior/Senior High School, is crucial for nurturing educational excellence and promoting community pride,” said Rep. Davis. “These investments not only provide students with better facilities but also strengthen the fabric of our neighborhoods, fostering growth and engagement for years to come.”
“Bucks County Technical High School is extremely grateful to have received the $1 million LSA grant from the DCED,” said Hank DeGeorge, Administrative Director of Bucks County Technical High School. “This funding will allow us to continue with our 3-year ‘Warm, Safe, and Dry’ project, which is focused on improving the safety and infrastructure of our campus. The funds are earmarked but not limited to milling and replacing our parking lot and all paved areas. This investment ensures that our students continue learning in a secure and well-maintained environment, supporting their education and future success.”
The affordable housing project, sponsored by the Bucks County Redevelopment Authority, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, will remediate blighted properties in Bristol Township and redevelop them into affordable housing. This funding is part of a larger countywide allocation to develop affordable housing.
“Affordable housing is a critical need in our area and the partnership between the RDA and Habitat for Humanity will help meet this need,” said Senator Santarsiero.
Rep. Davis added, “Addressing affordable housing is a top priority for me, and this state grant for Habitat for Humanity is a crucial part of that effort. By transforming blighted properties into homes, we’re not just providing shelter; we’re investing in a brighter future for our community and making housing more attainable for all.”
Administered through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, the Local Share Account (LSA)- Statewide program allocates gaming revenue through the Commonwealth Financing Authority to support projects that improve the quality of life of citizens in the Commonwealth.
Additional information about the Local Share Account- Statewide program can be found on the DCED website.
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