Berks County News

Grant funding of $250,000 has been allocated to East Penn Manufacturing (EPM) through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), as announced by Representative David Maloney from Berks County. The funds are designated for enhancing the company's wastewater treatment plant.

"East Penn Manufacturing is the largest employer in Berks County and funding this project will enhance the company’s wastewater treatment plant," stated Maloney. He also highlighted his previous legislative efforts: "I was proud to have passed legislation in 2017 designating a portion of State Route 1010 in Berks County as the DeLight Breidegam Jr. Memorial Highway. DeLight was the essence of a true servant-leader in our community. His legacy not only resides in the remarkable organization he founded and built, but also in the countless lives he touched and inspired."

The RACP grant will be used for constructing an additional building to complement EPM's existing wastewater treatment facilities. The allocation covers expenses related to site work, concrete, masonry, steel, roofing, doors, painting, mechanical-electrical-plumbing (MEP), sprinkler/fire alarm systems, and other associated costs. EPM will provide matching funds for equipment expenses, some construction elements, permitting, and design. The land for this addition is already owned by EPM; therefore, no grant money will be spent on land acquisition.

Representative David Maloney represents Pennsylvania's 130th District.