Venkat: $460,000 for stormwater infrastructure in Franklin Park

Rep. Arvind Venkat January 22, 2025 | 4:10 PM

FRANKLIN PARK, Jan. 22 – State Rep. Arvind Venkat, D-Allegheny, announced that $460,000 in state funds were awarded to the borough of Franklin Park for stormwater management infrastructure.

The monies, a low-interest, long-term loan from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority, will be used to implement a new strategy using the existing stormwater basin. Using the strategy, stormwater runoff/sediment will be reduced by 10%, i.e. nearly 81,000 pounds.

“Stormwater infrastructure is critical for the health and well-being of our community,” Venkat said. “Often, such infrastructure is very expensive and not easy to upgrade or maintain. I am proud to have advocated successfully for this award to help my constituents in Franklin Park.”

PENNVEST’s project in the borough of Franklin Park will benefit 5,500 residential households.

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