Sen. Gene Yaw, R-Loyalsock and Rep. Jamie Flick, R-South Williamsport have announced $2,465,403 in state funding that has been awarded to projects in Lycoming and Union counties through the Commonwealth Financing Authority. The awards were approved through the Authority’s Multimodal Transportation Fund Program and Small Water and Sewer Program, according to a news release.

“Today’s awards will enhance public safety and ensure our region’s infrastructure meets the needs of residents for years to come,” Yaw said. “I was pleased to join Rep. Flick in advocating for this funding to help make these projects a reality.”

“Funding for these projects will help the city with safety measures during events, further connect the bike and walking trail system from the riverwalk to other parts of the community and rebuild decades-old water and sewer systems to better, more safely serve residents and businesses in the district,” Flick said. “I am thankful to work with Sen. Yaw to secure this critical funding.”

Lycoming County Projects include: the Susquehanna River Walk extension trail construction, $1,250,000; the Williamsport Fourth Street Bollard project, $290,403; the West Branch Regional Authority-Brady Township Regionalization, $100,000; Route 54 low pressure sewer extension, $100,000 and the Williamsport Municipal Water Authority – advanced metering, Infrastructure, $225,000.

Additionally, White Deer Township Sewer Authority in Union County was awarded $500,000 for its New Columbia pump station replacement project.