(Nov 15, 2022) Rep. Austin Davis
McKEESPORT, Nov.15 – State Rep. Austin Davis, D-Allegheny, announced today that $575,000 in state grants were awarded to several projects in the Mon Valley. “I’m thrilled to see investments that will advance improvements to some of our community’s favorite gathering spaces, as well as some infrastructure projects,” Davis said. “These rehabilitation and maintenance projects will help to make the Mon Valley more appealing to residents and visitors, and I’m happy to have helped secure funding necessary for their success.” The grants were awarded to the following projects: $150,000 to redevelop the McKeesport Library’s third floor to allow for meeting rooms that library patrons can use for business, school projects and meetings. The project will also add staff rooms, a kitchen, new plumbing, a sprinkler system, a new electrical system and an emergency fire escape. $150,000 to the LaRosa Youth Development Foundation in McKeesport for gymnasium upgrades, including new flooring, ceiling lights, bleachers, windows, wall padding, painting and an access ramp. The project would add LED lighting throughout the building, security lighting to the front of the building and replace the entrance doors with safety features and a camera. $100,000 for Stephen Barry Field in McKeesport to improve lighting, drainage, re-contouring, bleacher upgrades and storage. $125,000 to the Steel Rivers Read more