The City of Lock Haven has been approved for a loan of approximately $1.24 million and a grant of nearly $2.9 million from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to improve its wastewater system, Sen. Cris Dush and Rep. Stephanie Borowicz announced on April 15.
This funding is intended to help Lock Haven upgrade its wastewater infrastructure, which is essential for public health and environmental protection in the community.
Dush said, “Clean, affordable and reliable drinking water is among the most fundamental needs of any community.” He added, “Securing this highly competitive PENNVEST funding will help maintain an economically responsible price for customers within the City of Lock Haven and surrounding communities.”
Borowicz also commented on the impact of these funds: “This important funding will allow Lock Haven to make significant improvements that will increase the efficiency of its wastewater system, enhance how it handles solid debris and improve the effectiveness of its disinfection process.”
Dush serves as senator for Pennsylvania’s 25th District and chairs the Senate State Government Committee according to his official website. His legislative priorities include restoring election integrity, reducing government spending and regulation, balancing budgets, opposing tax increases according to his official website, as well as advocating for constitutional rights and anti-human trafficking measures according to his official website. Before entering politics, Dush was a law enforcement officer and military veteran according to his official website.
The 25th Senate District includes Cameron, Clinton, Elk, McKean, Potter counties as well as parts of Jefferson and Centre counties in Pennsylvania according to his official website. Dush has also sponsored legislation such as Senate Bill 44 supporting victims of human trafficking; this bill became Act 39 of 2023 according to his official website.
The PENNVEST award marks a significant investment in local infrastructure that may serve as a model for similar projects across other communities.
