HARRISBURG – Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward (R-39) today announced the approval of $7.1 million to support three community, economic development, and revitalization projects in Westmoreland County.
“Community and economic development go hand-in-hand,” said Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward. “The funding announced today for these projects will strengthen our local economy through job creation, advance our regional efforts to attract and grow businesses, while also improving the quality of life for our residents.”
Supported through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), the funding will support critical expansion projects, providing opportunities for additional employment training, job creation and community services.
The following projects that were approved across Westmoreland County include:
Renovate Sullivan Hall – Seton Hill University Campus – $4.0 million
This project will renovation Sullivan Hall, a cherished SHU campus landmark. Construction includes: selective building demolition, site preparation, site improvements, site mechanical and electrical utilities, foundation, superstructure, exterior enclosure, roofing, interior construction, finishes, specialties, HVAC, fire protection, plumbing and electrical. The design incorporates energy conservation techniques such as the use of energy efficient lighting, heating/air conditioning equipment, ample glass openings, and modern control systems. Exterior walls and the roof will be insulated to reduce energy consumption.
Hempfield Township Municipal Complex Phase 1 – $2.1 million
This project will prepare the entire site for development. It will consist of clearing and grubbing the entire site, performing earthwork and grading to final grades, preparing the pad foundations for all of the future buildings and roadways, and construction/extending all on-site utilities and necessary infrastructure to serve each of the future developments. It will also include construction of all of the proposed stormwater facilities, construction of a new road, construction of the interconnecting walking/biking trail system, and installation of site lighting and landscaping along the new roadway and walking/biking trail.
Laurel Highlands Workforce and Opportunity Centers Expansion – $1.0 million
This project will prepare the entire site for development. It will consist of clearing and grubbing the entire site, performing earthwork and grading to final grades, preparing the pad foundations for all of the future buildings and roadways, and construction/extending all on-site utilities and necessary infrastructure to serve each of the future developments. It will also include construction of all of the proposed stormwater facilities, construction of a new road, construction of the interconnecting walking/biking trail system, and installation of site lighting and landscaping along the new roadway and walking/biking trail.
The projects announced today are in addition to the RACP funds announced in April of 2022.
Contact: Erica Clayton Wright, ewright@pasen.gov, (412) 334-4856