Five Chester County communities are now set to receive more than $2.3 million in grants from Chester County's Community Revitalization Program (CRP) fund.
The boroughs of Atglen, Honey Brook, Oxford and Spring City and the city of Coatesville have all been approved by the Chester County commissioners to receive CRP funding to improve and maintain municipal infrastructure.
Since 2002, the commissioners have approved more than $70 million in funding for urban center improvements and upgrades, which includes projects in Chester County's 15 boroughs and the city of Coatesville. By leveraging these investments, including water and sewer system upgrades, stormwater management, roadway improvements and streetscaping, the urban centers aim to accommodate future growth and see a rise in home values. All 15 boroughs and the city of Coatesville have realized significant increases in their taxable assessment, with an average increase of just under 20%, according to the commissioners' office.
Pat Bokovitz, director of the Chester County Department of Community Development, announced that the following projects were approved for 2020 CRP funding.
The Borough of Atglen received $506,880 for the second phase of the replacement of the water main along Ridge Avenue between High Street and Israel Mill Road.
The Borough of Honey Brook was awarded $139,975 to improve North Chestnut Street through ADA-compliant sidewalks, curb modifications, stormwater improvements and street paving repair.
The Borough of Oxford received $650,000 to remedy structural roadway problems and pedestrian safety issues along roadways and sidewalks adjacent to the new parking and public transportation center, as well as other amenities in downtown Oxford.
The Borough of Spring City was awarded $550,000 for the revitalization of a vacant lot to construct an ADA-compliant, terraced parking lot free to the general public.
The City of Coatesville will put its $500,000 grant toward construction of a 450-space parking garage that will serve regional Amtrak and SEPTA users. SEPTA service is expected to return to the city by 2022.
For more information about the CRP, readers may visit http://www.chesco.org/1916/Community-Development.
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