Senator White Tabbed to Serve on PENNVEST Board

Will review applications for state funding for water, sewerage projects Working on behalf of the people of the 41st District, Senator Don White received extensive experience in securing financing for important local water and sewer projects from PENNVEST.

Now, Senator White will be on the other side of the application process with his recent appointment to serve as one of the state Senate's two representatives on the PENNVEST Board of Directors.

"I am honored to have the opportunity to serve on the PENNVEST Board," Senator White said. "PENNVEST financing has been a key catalyst in promoting several major water and sewer projects in the 41st District which, when completed, are expected to boost our local economy and create job opportunities."

PENNVEST provides grants and low-interest loans to fund sewer, storm water and drinking water projects throughout the Commonwealth. These projects not only contribute to improving Pennsylvania's environment and the health of its people, they also provide opportunities for economic growth and jobs for Pennsylvania's workers.

Senator White replaces Senator Hal Mowery of Cumberland County who retired at the end of the 2003-04 Legislative Session. As the representative of the Senate Republican Caucus on the PENNVEST Board, Senator White will review applications for funding.

"This financing is important and essential to municipalities and municipal authorities across the Commonwealth. It enables small communities like Glen Campbell Borough to build needed sewerage systems," Senator White said. "PENNVEST also helps promote infrastructure improvements that enhance a region's attractiveness for residential and commercial development, such as the area near the Kittanning A-15 Bypass."

PENNVEST has provided millions in financing for projects in the 41st District since Senator White took office in January 2001.

In Armstrong County, PENNVEST funding has included: $4.17 million for Mahoning Township, $2.9 million for Cadogan Township, $2.8 million for Manor Township, and $2.65 million to the Rayburn Township Joint Municipal Authority.

Westover Borough in Clearfield County received $2.5 million from PENNVEST.

In addition to the $1.4 million awarded to Glen Campbell, PENNVEST funding to Indiana County includes more than $15.8 million to the Indiana County Municipal Services Authority (ICMSA) for its on-going efforts to improve and expand water and sewerage systems around the county.