The City of Lock Haven has been approved for more than $4.1 million in loan and grant funding from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST), Rep. Stephanie Borowicz and Sen. Cris Dush announced on Apr. 15.
The funds include a loan of approximately $1.24 million and a grant of nearly $2.9 million, which will be used to improve the city’s wastewater system. The upgrades are intended to increase efficiency, enhance solid debris handling, and improve the disinfection process.
“This important funding will allow Lock Haven to make significant improvements that will increase the efficiency of its wastewater system, enhance how it handles solid debris and improve the effectiveness of its disinfection process,” said Borowicz.
Dush said, “Clean, affordable and reliable drinking water is among the most fundamental needs of any community. Securing this highly competitive PENNVEST funding will help maintain an economically responsible price for customers within the City of Lock Haven and surrounding communities.”
Borowicz represents Pennsylvania’s 76th Legislative District, which covers all of Clinton County and parts of Union County; she is also noted as the first woman elected to represent this district according to her official website. She serves on committees related to agriculture, rural affairs, judiciary matters, health issues, and intergovernmental affairs according to her official website.
Borowicz’s background includes experience as a former teacher and nonprofit leader according to her official website. She is described as emphasizing values such as faith, family, patriotism, personal responsibility, and a strong work ethic in public service according to her official website. In addition to being a state representative, she is also identified as a pastor’s wife and mother of three sons according to her official website, with an educational background from Vanguard University according to her official website.
PENNVEST provides low-cost financial assistance for projects addressing water quality concerns that impact public health and economic development.
