From Mirror staff reports
HARRISBURG Penn Highlands Tyrone has been awarded a $750,000 grant to make infrastructure improvements that include installation of a new 3D digital mammography machine.
The announcement was made by state Sen. Judy Ward, R-Blair, and Rep. Jim Gregory, R-Hollidaysburg.
The grant comes from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, which focuses on acquisition and construction of regional economic, cultural, civic, recreational and historical improvement projects. These projects are authorized in the Redevelopment Assistance section of a Capital Budget Itemization Act to provide a regional or multi-jurisdictional impact.
“The hospital has been working to acquire this new equipment and provide enhanced capabilities for the past few years. This RACP grant will allow the hospital to make the necessary improvements to achieve this goal and better serve the community,” Ward said.
BRADFORD, Pa. â The $3 million grant from the Redevelopment Assistance and Capital Program brings the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford one step closer to building its new engineering and computer information technology building.
State Rep. Marty Causer, R-Turtlepoint, said last week that the university had received $3 million in RACP funds, which will support the new $22 million engineering and information technology building.
âWe are profoundly grateful to Marty for all of his help in securing these funds for our exciting new building,â said Dr. Catherine Koverola, Pitt-Bradfordâs president. âMarty has been a steadfast supporter of Pitt-Bradford for many years, and we especially appreciate his help on this exciting new project.â
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Matzie: Aliquippa, Monaca awarded $1.5 million for development projects
Beaver County Times
Beaver County development projects in Aliquippa and Monaca were awarded $1.5 million in grant funding under the Redevelopment and Capital Assistance Program, state Rep. Rob Matzie announced.
The grants include $1 million for the redevelopment of a 40-acre brownfield and construction of a 250,000-square-foot, high-tech manufacturing building along the Ohio River in Aliquippa, the release said.
In addition, $500,000 will be used to build a new 27,000-square-foot, two-story Monaca Civic Center on Pacific Avenue in the borough to house police, fire and administrative departments, the release said.
“The funding to Aliquippa will allow us to transform a dead brownfield into a thriving manufacturing area, which will provide job opportunities and economic revitalization for the entire area,” said Matzie, D-16, Ambridge.