Roae Announces Funding to Assist Meadville Area Sewer Authority

April 23, 2025

HARRISBURG — Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) today announced the Meadville Area Sewer Authority has been awarded a $5.044 million low-interest loan and $7.68 million grant to prevent environmental and safety risks to the community.

The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) funding will be used to replace the Race Street Pump Station, a 1,900-foot section of damaged forced main and 800 feet of gravity sewer along Race Street in the city of Meadville.

“This project will end unpermitted sewer overflows, which cause environmental damage,” Roae said. “While infrastructure projects can be expensive, they are essential to safeguarding our residents, wildlife and plant life. I remain committed to advocating for state funding to support critical projects like this in our community.”

The PENNVEST board approved the loan at a 1% interest rate. Grant funds do not have to be repaid.

PENNVEST funds sewer, storm water and drinking water projects throughout the Commonwealth through low-interest loans and grants.

The 6th Legislative District includes the city of Meadville; Beaver, Conneaut, East Fairfield, East Fallowfield, East Mead, Fairfield, Greenwood, Hayfield, North Shenango, Pine, Randolph, Sadsbury, South Shenango, Spring, Summerhill, Summit, Union, Vernon, Wayne, West Fallowfield, West Mead and West Shenango townships; and Cochranton, Conneaut Lake, Conneautville, Linesville and Springboro boroughs in Crawford County and Conneaut, Elk Creek and Springfield townships and Albion and Cranesville boroughs in Erie County.

Representative Brad Roae
6th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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