Causer, Dush Announce Funding for Area Infrastructure Projects

January 20, 2026

BRADFORD - Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) today announced more than $2.2 million in grants have been awarded to six communities for infrastructure projects in Cameron, McKean and Potter counties.

"Whether it's our roads and bridges or water and sewer systems, maintaining our infrastructure is important but costly," Causer said. "I was happy to work with officials in these communities, along with Sen. Dush, to support funding for these much-needed improvement projects."

"The Commonwealth Financing Authority's statewide grant programs are vital tools for municipalities as they seek to cost-effectively improve or repair essential transportation or clean water infrastructure," said Dush. "Thanks to this highly competitive financing local taxpayers and those living on fixed incomes will not have to bear the enormous price tag for these critical quality-of-life upgrades benefiting communities in Cameron, McKean and Potter counties."

The projects are funded through two grant programs: the Multimodal Transportation Fund and the Small Sewer and Water Grant Program.

The multimodal grants were awarded as follows:
• Austin Borough: $500,000 toward repair work on the Garretson Street Bridge and replacement of the Horn Hollow Road Bridge.
• Otto Township: $600,000 toward replacement of the Brooklyn Street and Berger Hollow bridges.

The water and sewer grants were awarded as follows:
• Mid-Cameron Authority: $179,856 for sanitary sewer system improvements and $146,257 for water system improvements. The work is being done in conjunction with resurfacing a portion of Route 120 in Emporium Borough.
• Borough of Smethport Authority: $349,962 to replace water mains and install valves, hydrants and reconnections in the borough to improve water quality and fire protection, as well as lower repair and chemical costs.
• Coudersport Borough Authority: $260,300 to replace 650 linear feet of water line on Anchor Toy Lane in the borough.
• Bradford City Water Authority: $173,743 to extend public water along Bolivar Drive and Long Lane in Foster Township.

The Multimodal Transportation Fund provides grants to encourage economic development and ensure a safe and reliable system of transportation is available in the Commonwealth. The Small Water and Sewer Grant Program helps with the construction, improvement, expansion, or rehabilitation or repair of a water supply system, sanitary sewer system, storm sewer system, or flood control projects. Both programs are administered by the Commonwealth Financing Authority.

Representative Martin T. Causer
67th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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