READING, Oct. 26, 2011 — A sewer project in Virginville, Richmond Township will receive significant state funding to relieve residential septic system issues, according to state Sen. Judy Schwank, who was instrumental in ensuring that the project would receive appropriate financial support.

Richmond Township will receive a $1,095,351grant and a $631,849 low-interest loan through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST).  The funds will be used toward the construction of a conventional sewage system in the Virginville Area of Richmond Township.

Once completed, the project will eliminate an ongoing problem with malfunctioning septic systems in the community.

“The residents of Virginville have put up with these issues for too long, and a new sewage system will provide significant relief,” Schwank said. “I’m pleased that this project is receiving state support.”

Richmond Township previously received a $500,000 H2O grant to support this project through the efforts of the senator. This time, Schwank successfully urged PENNVEST to treat the Virginville Project as a stand-alone, start-up project.

“It was important that this sewer project receive its own consideration so it could receive the attention and the funding package that it deserved,” she said. “The state’s support of the project will help keep monthly service rates manageable for Virginville residents, many of whom are senior citizens with modest incomes.”

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