More than $6 million in state grants have been allocated to various community development and infrastructure projects throughout Bucks County, according to an announcement from Sen. Frank Farry (R-Bucks). The funding comes from the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s Act 13 Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program and the Local Share Account (LSA) Program, which channels gaming revenues into local communities.
“These grants are a major win for Bucks County,” said Farry. “They support critical upgrades to public safety, recreation, infrastructure and accessibility, ensuring our communities continue to thrive and meet the needs of residents.”
Projects funded under the Act 13 program include improvements to Hulmeville Borough Recreation Field ($189,480) and construction of a walking trail at Penndel Memorial Park ($170,000).
Several initiatives received LSA funding across multiple municipalities. In Bensalem Township, Robert Yezzi Memorial Park will see lighting upgrades for youth baseball and softball fields ($679,709), while Holy Ghost Preparatory School will install exterior lighting to improve safety ($500,000). Ivyland Borough will enhance pedestrian safety with crosswalks and ADA ramps ($246,759), and Langhorne Borough will upgrade Mayors’ Playground infrastructure ($315,000).
Lower Southampton Township is set to replace its library’s HVAC system for better energy efficiency ($142,500), while both Lower Southampton and Middletown Townships will modernize water meters ($140,860). Middletown Township Municipal Center will undergo roof replacement due to leaks and damage ($566,640).
Northampton Township has several projects including construction of an accessible recreational campus for individuals with disabilities ($500,000), installation of pedestrian light poles in Richboro Village ($334,141), school-area crossing enhancements ($159,000), and development of Rock Way Trail connecting neighborhoods to Tyler State Park ($406,650).
Upper Southampton Township’s allocations include purchasing an emergency generator for water and sewer infrastructure ($145,000), building improvements at the police and administration facility with ADA-compliant features ($194,103), new rescue tools for Southampton Fire Company No. 1 ($159,452), as well as window and door replacements at the community center ($56,239).
Warrington Township will reconstruct a retention basin at Palomino Farms to meet safety standards ($520,000). Warwick Township plans renovations at Guinea Lane Park Playground with ADA-compliant equipment ($370,000). Wrightstown Township is set to replace a deteriorated storm sewer pipe on Thompson Road for improved drainage and road safety ($108,781).
Additional LSA-funded projects in Bucks County include purchase of electric stretchers for the Coroner’s Office staff safety and efficiency ($114,673); security upgrades at four NOVA victim service facilities such as alarms and cameras ($181,697); installation of an advanced metering system by North Wales Water Authority for more accurate data collection on water use ($457,887); and acquisition of vehicles supporting water sample collection compliance efforts by North Wales Water Authority ($155,380).
