Congressman Matt Cartwright is bringing $15.35 million back to NEPA.
According to officials, on March 25 Congressman Cartwright announced $15.35 million in federal funding will be coming to northeastern Pennsylvania.
Congressman Cartwright breaks down how much funding will be given out throughout NEPA.
Local Law Enforcement and Emergency First Responders – $2.6 million
Transportation and Infrastructure Upgrades – $8.84 million throughout Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, and Pike Counties.
The Return of Passenger Rail from NEPA to NYC – $1.6 million
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport Terminal Expansion and Improvements – $980,000
State Route 209/Hamilton West Resurfacing – $980,000
Bridge Rehabilitation on State Route 6 over the Delaware River – $980,00
Clinton Township Wastewater Treatment Plan Clarifier Replacement – $959,757
Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority East Interceptor Rehabilitation Project – $959,757
Brodhead Creek Regional Authority Water Main Replacement – $1 million
Lackawanna County Dam No. 5 Spillway Rehabilitation Project – $1,383,069
Blakely Healthy Living and Wellness Center – $1 million
Industrial Hemp Collaboration – $2.9 million
Officials note this is the third year in a row that Congressman Cartwright secured funding for all his Community Project Funding requests in the fiscal year 2024.
