The Borough of Hatboro is extremely excited to announce that we have been awarded 3 Local Share Account (LSA) Grants totaling $943,877.00 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority for public safety, equipment upgrades, and recreation improvements as follows:
– $379,990 for Modular Vehicle Barrier Systems
– $229,955 for a new Waterslide at the Hatboro Memorial Pool
– $333,932 for a new Street Sweeper
These grants were awarded to the Borough thanks to the dedication of State Representative Nancy Guenst and Senator Maria Collett who are committed to improving public safety, recreational amenities, governmental services/infrastructure, and overall quality of life across the 152nd House District, the 12th Senatorial District, and the whole of Montgomery County.
The modular vehicle barrier systems will allow for safer, more efficient closures of roads for events within the Borough. Hatboro hosts numerous public events each year in partnership with local businesses, including a car show, parades, and children’s markets that draw residents and visitors onto York Road and adjoining streets. Those events require hard vehicle closures. Until now, the borough has lacked enough certified equipment of its own and has relied on labor-intensive posts and borrowed systems, including barriers loaned from surrounding municipalities. The award funds the Hatboro Police Department’s application to buy certified, rapidly deployable barriers for community events in the York Road Town Center District and throughout the borough.
The new Memorial Pool Slide will continue the Borough’s mission to offer safe, family friendly recreation for our residents and members of neighboring communities. Each summer, the pool serves thousands of attendees from countless municipalities within Montgomery County, Bucks County, Philadelphia County, and beyond. With the help of Local Share Account funding, the Borough will be able to replace the existing slide structure to ensure future generations continue to enjoy this beloved facility.
The purchase of a new Street Sweeper is vital in maintaining the Borough’s streets and stormwater infrastructure as well as reducing pollutants from the Commonwealth’s waterways. This new street sweeper will replace the Borough’s existing equipment while providing additional capabilities such as clearing stormwater inlets. This piece of equipment is invaluable to the Borough’s mission of keeping our streets, infrastructure, and community clean for residents and wildlife.
“I am thrilled to see the state making investments in our communities that will have a lasting impact on families across our area,” Guenst said. “Whether it’s funding for borough equipment, renovations to a local pool, or upgrades to music programs, Senator Collett and I are committed to working together to make life better for everyone in our corner of Montgomery County.”
Senator Collett, who represents Hatboro in the 12th Senatorial District, likewise backed the applications, noting that the projects support safer events and promote a high quality of life for those in Hatboro and neighboring communities. Her office announced the Hatboro awards as part of a larger $6.1 million LSA package for communities in the 12th District.
The Borough of Hatboro is incredibly grateful for the support Representative Guenst and Senator Collet continue to give our community!
The LSA program distributes gaming revenues through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development and the Commonwealth Financing Authority for projects in the public interest. No local match was required for this award.