Cambria Times

State Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) has announced a Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) award exceeding $14 million for the Windber Area Authority to enhance its wastewater treatment process.

“Give credit to members of the authority for expressing a need in their community,” Rigby stated. “I was more than happy to go to bat for them in presenting this to the PENNVEST board of directors for consideration, and happy to see the request was approved.”

The funding comprises a $6 million grant and an $8.5 million loan. It will be allocated towards constructing a new Autothermal Thermophilic Aerobic Digestion System, which includes two reactor basins, a biofilter basin with scrubber, an equipment building with pumps, blowers, a drum thickener, all associated piping, as well as site work necessary to integrate the new facilities with the existing wastewater treatment plant.

PENNVEST supports Pennsylvania communities by financing sewer, stormwater, and drinking water projects through low-interest loans and supplemental grants to local municipalities.

Rigby represents the 71st Legislative District, encompassing the Somerset County boroughs of Windber and Paint and the townships of Ogle and Paint. For inquiries regarding this or other legislative issues, constituents can contact his Somerset County office at 1-814-509-6942 or his Cambria County offices in Cresson at 814-886-1055 or Ferndale at 814-536-9818.

Representative Jim Rigby

71st Legislative District

Pennsylvania House of Representatives

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