The Commonwealth Financing Authority, an independent agency that administers Pennsylvania’s economic stimulus packages, recently approved two grants through the Pipeline Investment Program totaling $1.5 million. The program funds the construction of the last few miles of natural gas distribution lines to business parks and existing manufacturing and industrial enterprises.
Leatherstocking Gas Co. in Bradford County was awarded $877,918 to construct a gas pipeline through Wyalusing Borough.
Rockwood Area School District in Somerset County was awarded $570,084 for the extension of natural gas service to the school’s facilities.
“Strategic investments in infrastructure and site development help communities compete for new jobs and business growth,” Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger said. “Through the Pipeline Investment Program, we’re helping extend critical energy infrastructure that supports manufacturers, schools, and local economies. And by opening the next round of the Business in Our Sites program, we’re continuing to work with communities to prepare more sites for development and make it easier for companies to choose Pennsylvania when they’re ready to grow.”
The Business in Our Sites program’s application period opened Thursday. The program provides grants and loans to municipalities, redevelopment authorities, municipal authorities, industrial development agencies and private developers for site development activities.