Robbins Announces $206,850 State Grant for Keystone Regional Industrial Park Sewer Upgrade
Will allow park to accommodate new and expanded businesses, create jobs.

Harrisburg – State Senator Bob Robbins (R-50) today announced approval of a $206,850 state grant to help pay for the upgrades of the Keystone Regional Industrial Park sewage treatment plant in Greenwood Township, clearing the way for business expansion and new jobs at the site.

Robbins said the improvements will ensure the plant can accommodate J-M Manufacturing's $15 million expansion, which will create 85 new jobs, as well as an expected influx of new tenants. The plant also serves other large businesses – including PPG and its 400 employees – and 23 residential homes. The work will also correct deficiencies noted by the state Department of Environmental Protection.

"The Keystone Regional Industrial Park is in a position to attract enough new businesses to create at least 600 fulltime jobs over the next three to five years. But for that to happen, the proper infrastructure has to be in place. That's why this project is so important," said Robbins.

The total cost of the project is $275,800, with the Meadville Area Industrial Commission and Keystone Utilities Group investing $68,950.

The PennWorks grant was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority, created by the legislature last year to fund up to $1 billion in economic development initiatives across Pennsylvania.

"We created the Commonwealth Financing Authority to support projects just like this – projects that will help bring good jobs to our area," said Robbins. "I am pleased I was able to help the Meadville Area Industrial Commission secure these funds, and I'll continue working with all of the economic development organizations in Crawford County to help them finance projects that will create good-paying jobs."

CONTACT: Mike Hengst (717) 787-1322

Robbins Announces $206,850 State Grant for Keystone Regional Industrial Park Sewer Upgrade Will allow park to accommodate new and expanded businesses, create jobs.

Robbins Announces $206,850 State Grant for Keystone Regional Industrial Park Sewer Upgrade
Will allow park to accommodate new and expanded businesses, create jobs.