HARRISBURG: More than $1.5 million in state funding has been approved to support a range of water infrastructure and transportation improvement projects across Clearfield County, according to an announcement by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Rep. Mike Armanini (R-75).

A portion of the funding was awarded through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s Pennsylvania Small Water and Sewer Program, which is designed to help municipalities address aging infrastructure and protect public health. Under this program, the Sandy Township Municipal Authority will receive $391,000 to complete a waterline replacement along Jefferson Avenue. The City of DuBois will receive $62,044 to improve security measures at the DuBois Water Plant, a critical facility in the region’s drinking water system.

State officials noted that access to safe, dependable drinking water remains a foundational requirement for healthy communities, but maintaining and upgrading these systems often places a significant financial burden on local governments, particularly in rural areas.

In addition to water-related investments, several roadway projects in Clearfield County were awarded funding through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s Multimodal Transportation Fund. These grants are intended to support safer roads, improved traffic flow, and long-term infrastructure sustainability without shifting excessive costs to local taxpayers.

The following municipalities will receive transportation funding:

• Curwensville Borough will receive $169,239 to pave Ridge Avenue and Lippert Street.
• Huston Township was awarded $202,390 to repave Laurel Run Road.
• Mahaffey Borough will receive $218,462 to repave multiple local roadways.
• Pike Township, working in cooperation with Pine Township, was awarded $271,707 to apply a new wearing course on Greenwood Road.
• The Union Township Road District will receive $193,915 to repair a section of North Continental Drive.

Together, the projects are expected to improve roadway safety, reduce long-term maintenance costs, and enhance mobility for residents, businesses, and emergency services throughout the county.

The Commonwealth Financing Authority operates as an independent agency within the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development and administers a variety of grant programs that support infrastructure, economic development, and community improvement initiatives across the Commonwealth.