Takac secures over $1.3M to strengthen safety, infrastructure, and community amenities across Centre County
Rep. Paul Takac September 15, 2026
HARRISBURG, Sept. 15 – More than $1.3 million in funding from the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s Local Share Account program will support a range of local projects that strengthen municipal services, improve public safety, and expand community amenities across the 82nd District, state Rep. Paul Takac, D-Centre, announced today.
Takac said that investing in these local projects will not only deliver tangible short- and long-term improvements to daily life but also lay the groundwork for Centre County’s next chapter of growth.
“These grant awards reflect what people here have asked for — improved facilities, planning grants for community-based education programs, water and recycling system upgrades, and the tools our local townships need to keep roads in good shape and improve worker safety,” Takac said. “We’re making critical investments to help make everyday services run more smoothly and to help our communities grow.
“As a whole, these projects will significantly enhance the quality of life across Centre County — safer day-to-day operations, more reliable infrastructure, and greater opportunity for local progress.”
The funding includes:
- $300,000 to Centre County PAWS for a facility expansion and renovation project to improve animal care, safety, and shelter operations.
- $279,400 to Milesburg Borough Water Authority to replace water mains on Cross Street, improving reliability and safety while reducing long-term maintenance costs.
- $149,165 to Snow Shoe Township for the purchase of a roller to maintain approximately 40 miles of township roads, enabling more regular maintenance and eliminating costly rentals.
- $146,487 to Howard Township for a utility truck and trailer, including traffic control devices and cargo boxes.
- $129,057 to Liberty Township for a skid steer with a paver and milling head to support road construction and maintenance.
- $125,000 to Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania Inc. for a comprehensive master plan to guide future expansion, including site analysis, architectural design, and program and business plans.
- $100,000 to the Centre County Recycling & Refuse Authority for transportation equipment to improve the efficiency of glass recycling.
- $50,000 to Howard Township for the purchase of a mini excavator to increase efficiency and safety for roadway work and construction projects.
- $50,000 to Mountaintop Area Municipal Authority for a truck with an attached crane to streamline maintenance operations and reduce injury risk for personnel.
The funding was awarded through the Statewide Local Share Account, which is financed by gaming revenue. Under Act 71 of 2004, those gaming revenues are distributed to support projects that serve the public interest across Pennsylvania.