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Bristol Borough is seeking $8 million in grants for various infrastructure projects, with many aimed at addressing flooding and stormwater management issues.
During the council meeting on Monday evening, Council President Ralph DiGuiseppe announced the borough has submitted grant applications for several major projects:
- Adams Hollow Creek flood mitigation: $1.9 million
- Green Lane stormwater pipe replacement: $3,073,663
- Seabird Riverbank erosion control: $726,479
- Waterfront park flood improvements: $1,945,000
- Bristol Borough High School track: $400,000
“We have a lot of irons in the fire right now that we’re trying to get,” DiGuiseppe said.
“We’re committed no matter what. We have to get some of these projects started,” he added.
Borough officials have worked with the Bristol Borough School District and Democratic State Rep. Tina Davis to apply for state grant money for the high school track.
A decision on the grant for the track is expected in the coming weeks, DiGuiseppe said.
The borough’s public works crews have tackled some of the projects, but they aren’t able to complete all the work, according to officials.
The longtime council president said the borough is also working to tackle a number of other issues.
DiGuiseppe said the municipality is looking at walking path upgrades and upgrades to the little league fields and press box. He also said there needs to be improvement to the Otter Street sports complex, new playgrounds, upgrades and new lighting for the borough’s gateways, and a renovation of the Bristol Borough Area Active Adult Center.
“There’s more things we can do for seniors in that facility. That’s the best place to do it. We already have the building, so let’s do it,” he said.
Mayor Ralph DiGuiseppe III highlighted the borough’s relationships with elected officials, which have helped secure funding for other projects like a sound wall along Trenton Avenue to mitigate noise from rail traffic.
“We worked so good with our elected officials,” the mayor said.
Borough Manager Jim Dillon announced plans to apply for casino grant funding through the Bucks County Redevelopment Authority. The funds would go toward purchasing equipment for public works and police departments, as well as improving lighting on Mill Street and along the waterfront.
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