Sappey announces $1.2 million in state funding for local projects

Rep. Christina Sappey December 18, 2025 | 2:33 PM

HARRISBURG, Dec. 18 – State Rep. Christina Sappey, D-Chester, today announced more than $1.2 million in state funding for several road, safety and community improvement projects in her legislative district.

Sappy advocated for grants awarded from the Statewide Local Share Account, which is funded from the PA Race Horse Development Gaming Act, along with the Act 13 Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program, which supports projects involving the development, rehabilitation and improvement of public parks, recreation areas, greenways, trails and river conservation.

Sappey worked with local public officials and representatives of community organizations, along with Sens. Carolyn Comitta and John Kane, to secure the state funds for these projects.

“Community improvements are built through collaboration and shared commitment,” Sappey said. “These projects reflect the work of many people, including residents, organizational partners and government leaders. It’s an honor to be able to contribute state support for these projects that promote safety, bring people together and make a real difference in the lives of local residents.”

Projects awarded LSA funding in Sappey’s legislative district include:

$150,000 to Avondale Borough to help pay for road improvements along Chatham Street, Poplar Street and Pomeroy Avenue. These roads were ranked in the worst condition in the Borough per the 2023 Pavement Management Study.

$475,000 to East Fallowfield Township to replace the deteriorated Mortonville Road Bridge to make it structurally sound. Sappey said the bridge closure is delaying emergency responders traveling to Martingale Circle, Saw Mill Road, Mortonville Road, Misty Patch Road, and South Caln Road. The scope of work includes a new culvert replacement, repaving the roadway, guiderail installation and erosion control mobilization.

$191,490 to Newlin Township to replace its current tractor and boom mower, which lacks present-day safety features. The new boom mower will improve reliability and will be more responsive in addressing encroaching vegetation on roadways, along with improving employees' safety.

$200,000 to Longwood Gardens to help with security upgrades at its visitors center in East Marlborough Township. The project includes the installation of 22 permanent vehicle bollards approximately 220 feet along the length of the visitors’ center, providing a practical and effective physical barrier to protect against runaway vehicles or criminal acts.

Projects awarded state funding under Act 13 include: