SCMA gets funding for water tank in New Castle
NEW CASTLE TOWNSHIP – The Schuylkill County Municipal Authority was recently awarded funding to build a 2.3 Million water tank in this township.
The state announced the investment Thursday. SCMA is receiving a low-interest loan for nearly $6 Million from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority to build the pressed-concrete water tank alongside an existing tank at the Broad Mountain site.
The tank, the state says, will provide additional emergency water storage, will offset temporary supply concerns, and will allow for system redundancy.
“Pennsylvanians have a constitutional right to clean air and pure water,” said Governor Josh Shapiro in a media release. “With these critical investments, we can rebuild our water infrastructure, create good-paying jobs, and guarantee that constitutional right holds for all Pennsylvania, regardless of their zip code. My Administration will continue to lead the way protect public health and the environment across the Commonwealth.”
“SCMA is extremely appreciative of Sen. Argall and Rep. Twardzik’s support and endorsement of the generous low-interest loan offer from our long-time partners at PENNVEST for the Broad Mountain Tank #2 Project,” said Pat Caulfield, Executive Director for SCMA. “The 2.5-million-gallon storage tank will supplement the Authority’s sustainability to serve the 9 municipalities in our Broad Mountain System with ample potable drinking water and reliable fire service.
“This project, along with the June 2023 announcement of our $5.24 M grant and $3.44 M low-interest loan for our Pottsville Lead Service Line and Main Replacement Project, will surpass over $83 Million in successful PENNVEST Water and Wastewater Projects completed by SCMA since 1991.”
“No community can function without clean, reliable drinking water,” said Argall. “I’m thankful this important project won state support.”
“This loan is an important funding stream for the SCMA/New Castle Township Water Tank Project,” said Twardzik. “It assures safe water and increased fire protection for surrounding communities. Investments in our infrastructure keeps our county a great place to live, work and raise a family.”
The funding for these projects originates from a combination of state funds approved by voters, Growing Greener, Marcellus Legacy funds, the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act, federal grants to PENNVEST from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and recycled loan repayments from previous PENNVEST funding awards.
These updates will Pennsylvania support communities as they address backlogged water system needs and help ensure high-quality drinking water for Pennsylvanians.
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