WASHINGTON, DC-U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Arlen Specter (D-PA) announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded $2 million to the Berwick Area Joint Sewer Authority to improve the sewer system which serves the Berwick Industrial Development Authority Complex. The project is expected to create 117 jobs and retain 325 jobs.
“I am pleased to see funding going to the Berwick Area Joint Sewer Authority to improve the area’s sewer system,” said Senator Casey. “This project will help local businesses by enabling future business growth while retaining and creating jobs.”
“This funding for improvements to Berwick Area Joint Sewer Authority is a welcome announcement from the EDA,” said Senator Specter. “While stimulating job growth and local business development, this project also ensures that our sanitation facilities are managed responsibly and meet state standards.”
The funding is available through the Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). The EDA funds will be used to separate the combined storm and sanitary sewer system which serves the Berwick Industrial Development Authority Complex. The construction will enable the complex to meet state requirements, reduce sewage rates for businesses in the industrial complex and enable future business growth and job creation.
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