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Friel announces more than $1.3M in state funding for community infrastructure projects

Rep. Paul Friel    January 21, 2026 | 12:53 PM

HARRISBURG, Jan. 21 – State Rep. Paul Friel, D-Chester, today announced that more than $1.3 million in state funding has been approved for infrastructure projects in the 26th Legislative District.

“I am proud to seek state funding to help make our communities safer and healthier for all here in Chester County,” Friel said. “This funding ups the quality of life in our communities and improves walkability. Pedestrians and motorists will benefit from the road and sidewalk enhancements, and everyone will live a little better knowing that their drinking water is healthy thanks to significant infrastructure improvements."

Funding from the state Multimodal Transportation Fund includes:

  • Phoenixville Hospital Pedestrian Safety & Accessibility Improvement Project
  • Sidewalk repairs: $350,000.

  • Spring City Borough Hall Street Improvements
    • Roadway and sidewalk improvements along Hall Street: $291,660.

Funding from the state Small Water and Sewer Program includes:

  • Valley Forge Sewage Authority, Snyder Avenue Sewer Extension – $305,000.

  • Elverson Borough Municipal Authority, Saddler Sewage Pump Station No. 4 Improvements – $200,815.

  • North Coventry Municipal Authority, Bridge 311 Sanitary Sewer Relocation Project – $165,000.

  • North Coventry Municipal Authority, Wastewater Pumping Stations Security Fencing Project – $65,232.

The grants were approved Tuesday by the Commonwealth Financing Authority from the state’s Multimodal Transportation Fund or Small Water and Sewer program.

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