6 projects in A-K Valley receive total of $600K from Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund

Six projects across the Alle-Kiski Valley have received funding totaling more than $600,000 from the Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund.

Nearly $9.4 million was disbursed to communities in Allegheny County in this year’s round, announced Wednesday.

In the Alle-Kiski Valley, these projects were named:

• West Deer Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 3 received $250,000 for its fire station relocation project.

• Harrison received $100,000 for the Harrison Property Recovery Project to help clear the titles to 107 abandoned properties that have accumulated delinquent taxes.

• Harmar received $45,000 for the Harmar Highlands Woods pump station and force main replacement.

• Cheswick received $100,000 for a traffic signal replacement.

• Fawn received $50,000 for the Thompson Road paving project.

• West Deer received $59,411 for the Bairdford Park development project.

Under a program established in 2007, portions of casino slots gambling revenue collected by the state is distributed each year by the Allegheny County Redevelopment Authority. Municipalities submit applications to fund specific projects that will enhance local economic development.

The money for Harmar and Cheswick was funneled through the Allegheny Valley North Council of Governments.

State Sen. Lindsey Williams, D-West View, represents the 38th Senatorial District, which includes the Allegheny County communities in the A-K Valley. A total of $2.4 million was distributed throughout the 38th District.

“State investments like these are vital to the continuing economic growth and revitalization of our region,” Williams said in a statement.

“Projects that will rebuild our roads, upgrade critical water infrastructure, support our fire and EMS departments, preserve natural resources and improve access to recreation are huge priorities for me, and I’m happy to have advocated for their funding.”