Markosek, Pisciottano welcome more than $1.5 million in state grants for local projects
Funding will support fire and public safety equipment, infrastructure repairs and community improvements
Rep. Brandon Markosek September 15, 2026 | 11:02 AM
MONROEVILLE, Sept. 15 – State Rep. Brandon Markosek and state Sen. Nick Pisciottano, both D-Allegheny, announced today more than $1.5 million in state grants will support fire safety, public infrastructure and community improvement projects in Monroeville, North Versailles, Turtle Creek, Wilmerding and Plum.
"These grants tackle real needs in our communities, from equipping our firefighters to repairing aging infrastructure," Markosek said. "I'm proud to work with Sen. Pisciottano to bring these resources home and deliver for the people we serve."
The funding through the Local Share Account grant program was awarded to the following:
- $275,290 to the municipality of Monroeville to purchase thermal imaging cameras and related equipment for Monroeville Fire Companies No. 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 for firefighters to conduct rapid search-and-rescue and fire-scene assessments.
- $280,421 to North Versailles Township to purchase a new emergency radio system that can be integrated with the county-wide system to improve police and public safety communications.
- $59,440 to North Versailles Township Sanitary Authority for the purchase of a new public works dump truck to replace an aging unit.
- $300,000 to Turtle Creek Borough for a full roof replacement of its municipal building.
- $500,000 to Wilmerding Borough for pool repairs at the Wilmerding Community Center.
- $100,000 to Plum Borough to replace an aging culvert and restore sections of Drennen Road to improve drainage, enhance roadway safety and improve infrastructure reliability.
“It’s a pleasure to partner with Representative Markosek to advocate for these projects and ensure our communities receive the resources they need,” Pisciottano said. “By working together, we’re able to bring important investments back to Allegheny County.”
The grants were approved today by the Commonwealth Financing Authority. The Local Share Account Programs were created through the 2004 PA Racehorse Development and Gaming Act, which provides for the distribution of gaming revenue to support projects in the public interest within the commonwealth.
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