Matzie: Aliquippa Neighborhood Sidewalk program secures nearly $217,000

Will fund streetscape improvements

AMBRIDGE, Dec. 20 – A grant of $216,500 from the state Department of Community and Economic Development will fund streetscape improvements for the city of Aliquippa, state Rep. Rob Matzie announced today.

Matzie, D-Beaver/Allegheny, said the grant, awarded under the Keystone Communities Program, will fund work planned by the city’s Neighborhood Sidewalk Program.

“The securing of this funding is part of the ongoing collaboration with Mayor Walker, council and administration to bring much-needed funding for improvements that match with other dollars brought back that are making a real difference,” he said.

More about the funding is available here.