State Sen. John Kane (D–Delaware/Chester) announced more than $7.2 million in state grant funding awarded to communities across Senate District 9 through the Multimodal Transportation Fund and the Pennsylvania Small Water and Sewer Program, supporting critical investments in roads, sidewalks, pedestrian safety, stormwater systems, and water and sewer infrastructure.

“These grants represent real, tangible investments in the safety, accessibility, and quality of life of our communities,” said Kane. “From safer streets and ADA-accessible sidewalks to modernized water and sewer systems, this funding will help our municipalities make long-overdue improvements while easing the financial burden on local taxpayers.”

Multimodal Transportation Fund awards

A total of approximately $3.6 million was awarded to support pedestrian safety, roadway improvements, and connectivity projects, including the following:

• Avondale Borough: $700,000 for comprehensive improvements for streets, sidewalks, and parks;
• Chester Township: $500,000 for Powell Road streetscape and pedestrian improvements; 
• City of Chester $750,000 for Route 291 connectivity corridor multi-use trail; 
• Everest PACE Center Inc.: $71,857 for Silvercare Senior Housing, Phase I;
• Nether Providence Township: $514,000 for Walkable Wallingford, Providence Road Sidewalk (Phase VI);
• Upland Borough: $450,000 for Upland Avenue pedestrian safety and economic development improvements;
• Upper Chichester Township: $600,000 for Chichester Avenue Streetscape, Phase Four.

“These projects improve walkability, traffic safety, and economic vitality while ensuring our infrastructure works for everyone, including seniors and people with disabilities,” Kane added.

PA Small Water and Sewer Program awards

An additional approximately $3.7 million was awarded to address aging infrastructure and improve stormwater, water, and sewer systems:

Nether Providence Township: $110,000 for Henry Lane Phase II;

Southwest Delaware County Municipal Authority:  $125,000 for open trench repairs;

Chester Township: $300,000 for stormwater inlet and pipe upgrades;

Kennett Square Borough: $300,000 for security and control improvements;

Southwest Delaware County Municipal Authority: $153,916 for manhole rehabilitation;

Upland Borough: $425,000 for Maris Run pipe relining and repairs;

Upper Chichester Township: $275,000 for Boothwyn Town Center storm sewer infrastructure (Phase I);

Avondale Borough: $415,252 critical water pipe replacement;

Middletown Township Sewer Authority: $500,000 for S. Heilbron Drive Pump Station upgrade; 

Chester Economic Development Authority: $452,653 for Parker Manor Trail Stormwater Construction;

Southern Delaware County Authority: $315,000 for Naamans Creek Pump Station Improvements;

Eddystone Borough: $212,500 for Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation;

Lower Chichester Township: $112,367 for Morton Avenue sanitary sewer improvements;

“Reliable water, sewer, and stormwater systems are essential to public health, environmental protection, and economic growth,” Kane said. “These grants help ensure our infrastructure is resilient today and prepared for the future.”

Kane credited strong partnerships with each State Representative, local officials and the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for helping secure these investments and reaffirmed his commitment to advocating for District 9 communities.

For more information on these grants or other state resources, residents are encouraged to contact each respective municipality.