(File Photo of State Representative Rob Matzie)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Ambridge, PA) State Representative Rob Matzie made an announcement that over $5.9 million was secured for improvements in water systems in the boroughs of both Baden and Monaca. Matzie confirmed that water lines that cannot be used anymore will be replaced thanks to the money. The Borough of Baden received a low-interest loan of $3,184,700 and the Borough of Monaca received a low-interest loan of $2,775,000 for their replacement and installation projects. According to a release from State Representative Rob Matzie’s office, Matzie said the funding and projects include:

• A $3,184,700 low-interest loan to the Borough of Baden to install more than 10,000 feet of 6-inch ductile iron water mains; replace 3,000 feet of 1-inch, authority-owned service lines that are deteriorating; and replace seven fire hydrants. Two new sections of line will be installed to loop specific distribution areas to provide consistent flow throughout the entire service area.

 

• A $2,775,000 low-interest loan to the Borough of Monaca to replace approximately 6,700 feet of old cast iron water mains with new, ductile iron pipe in four areas of the borough where line breaks are prevalent; replace 4,175 feet of borough-owned service lines; and replace 10 fire hydrants.