More than $1.9 million in Local Share Account (LSA) grants have been awarded to Bucks County for infrastructure, safety, and recreation projects, according to an announcement from Rep. Kristin Marcell and Sen. Frank Farry.
“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 funding will support several initiatives in the county:
– The Bucks County Redevelopment Authority will receive $181,697 for safety improvements at the Network of Victim Assistance.
– Northampton Township is set to receive $159,000 for upgrades at four pedestrian crossings near schools and $334,141 for pedestrian lighting on Second Street in Richboro.
– An additional $406,650 will go toward building a multi-use trail along Route 332 in Northampton Township.
– Upper Southampton Township has been allocated $194,103 for municipal building updates and $159,452 for new vehicle rescue equipment for volunteer firefighters.
– The Upper Southampton Municipal Authority will get $289,942 to buy a portable generator for emergency use at multiple stations.
– Another $56,239 is designated for replacing windows and doors at the Upper Southampton Township community center.
– Warwick Township is receiving $370,000 to replace playground equipment at Guinea Lane Park with ADA-compliant features.
– Wrightstown Township will use $108,781 to replace a storm sewer pipe under Thompson Mill Road.
The LSA program is managed by the Commonwealth Financing Authority and uses gaming revenue funds to support local development projects.
