Members of the region’s legislative delegation announced over $2.5 million in state grants for important community and economic development projects throughout Lycoming, Sullivan and Union counties, according to a news release.

State Sen. Gene Yaw, R-Loyalsock Township, state Rep. Jamie Flick, R-South Williamsport, and state Rep. Joe Hamm, R-Hepburn Township, made the announcement following the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s recent meeting in Harrisburg.

The projects include $760,000 so the Hughesville-Wolf Township Joint Municipal Authority can replace a sewer gravity main located in Wolf Township, $679,753 for a West Branch Regional Authority sewer collection system extension in Clinton Township and $242,000 so the Jersey Shore Area Joint Water Authority can upgrade its water treatment plant in Jersey Shore Borough.

Another project funded by the round of grants is upgrading the wastewater treatment plant located in Union County’s Gregg Township, near the Lycoming County line. Gregg Township Municipal Authority will receive $650,000 for the improvements.

“The investments announced today through the LSA statewide grant program will be incredibly impactful for our communities by funding important economic development, infrastructure, public safety and recreation projects,” Yaw said, according to the news release. “In fact, many of the competitive grants announced in our region include funding for wastewater treatment facilities, which have faced increased financial responsibilities for operation and maintenance in recent years, due to aging infrastructure. I was happy to work closely with Rep. Flick and Rep. Hamm to identify these important projects across the region.”

“As a strong advocate for the 83rd District, it is important to me that we focus on investing in projects that enhance public safety and improve aging infrastructure for residents here at home,” Flick said, according to the news release. “The Gregg Township Municipal Authority Wastewater Treatment Plant currently serves 221 residential customers, 18 commercial businesses, and the Federal Correctional Complex Allenwood, with significant growth anticipated in the coming years. I appreciate the collaboration and working relationship with Senator Yaw, who also supports and recognizes the vital importance of helping this township update their infrastructure and expand their capacity to serve the community of northern Union County.”

“I was honored to support funding for these critical public infrastructure projects in the 84th District. Access to reliable and affordable public water and sewer is essential to maintaining thriving residential neighborhoods and attracting businesses to locate and expand in Pennsylvania,” Hamm said, according to the news release. “I appreciate working together with Senator Yaw to ensure we bring these dollars back to fund vital projects in rural Pennsylvania.”

The state Race Horse Development and Gaming Act, as amended, provides for the distribution of gaming revenues to support projects in the public interest within Pennsylvania.