Rep. Dane Watro and Sen. Dave Argall announced on April 15 that the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has approved a $6.67 million loan for the Kline Township Municipal Authority to upgrade its water system.
The funding will be used for several projects, including replacing the Hancock Street Phase 2 water main, upgrading the Tresckow Fire Loop water main, and rehabilitating the Tresckow water tank. These improvements are expected to enhance public health and safety in the area.
“This loan will allow Kline Township Municipal Authority to replace the Hancock Street and Tresckow Fire Loop water mains with larger, nonlead pipes, in addition to repainting the Tresckow elevated water tank,” Watro said. “These renovations will improve hydraulic performance, increase system reliability and enhance fire suppression capabilities for the service area, helping to protect public health and safety without increasing customer rates.”
Argall also welcomed PENNVEST’s decision: “I’m grateful this highly competitive funding will improve water service for thousands of homes and our brave first responders,” he said. “Projects like this one, while critical to building a healthy and safe community, can be very expensive. I’m grateful PENNVEST recognizes how important this project is.”
Argall has served in the Pennsylvania Senate representing the 29th District according to his official website. He has chaired the Senate Majority Policy Committee where he oversaw legislative hearings on issues such as education funding as noted on his official website. He is known for supporting working-class communities through legislation focused on revitalizing older industrial neighborhoods according to his official website.
In addition to his legislative work, Argall has provided constituent services through offices across Pennsylvania assisting with state-agency matters and local initiatives according to his official website. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and international studies from Lycoming College as well as a doctorate in public administration from Pennsylvania State University according to his official website. Argall traces his roots back to families of Cornish, Welsh, and German farmers, coal miners, and factory workers as reported by his official site.
PENNVEST provides low-cost financial assistance aimed at addressing issues related to water quality, environmental protection, regulatory compliance, public health risks associated with pollution sources.
