Takac delivers $1.66M for Calder Way upgrades, road repairs and wastewater improvements
Rep. Paul Takac January 20, 2026 | 12:33 PM
HARRISBURG, Jan. 20 – More than $1.66 million in funding from the Commonwealth Financing Authority will support six critical transportation and utility projects across the 82nd Legislative District in Centre County, state Rep. Paul Takac, D-Centre, announced today.
“Safe, reliable infrastructure is the backbone of thriving communities,” Takac said. “Often unseen and underappreciated, stormwater and sewer systems are essential for maintaining quality of life and protecting our communities and environment from damaging floods. These awards will make Calder Way and local roads safer for pedestrians and cyclists while modernizing stormwater and wastewater systems from Bald Eagle to the Mountaintop.
“Investing in these projects now lowers future costs for taxpayers, creates good-paying jobs in Centre County, and strengthens our resilience to extreme weather -- all while supporting responsible economic growth. I’m grateful to the Commonwealth Financing Authority and to local leaders, municipal staff, and engineers who advocated for these projects. I’m also proud to have worked with my colleagues to secure this funding, which includes more than $725,000 for State College and over $935,000 for the Mountaintop and Bald Eagle Valley.”
The approved funding includes:
- $425,202 to the Borough of State College for the Calder Way Transportation Improvement Project, enhancing safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
- $399,925 to the Mountaintop Area Municipal Authority for improvements at the Moshannon Wastewater Treatment Facility.
- $325,000 to Snow Shoe Township for rehabilitation of Gorton and Fountain roads.
- $300,000 to the borough of State College for the Calder Way stormwater system replacement project.
- $146,250 to Snow Shoe Township for Kato Road Improvement Phase III.
- $64,125 to the Liberty Township Sewer Department for sewer improvements on Beech Street and Alley Street.
These grants were awarded through the Multimodal Transportation Fund and the Small Water and Sewer Fund, both administered by the CFA, which provides targeted support to promote economic development and maintain a safe, reliable transportation and infrastructure network for Pennsylvania residents.