The Chester County Department of Community Development (DCD) directed $499,985 in Community Revitalization Program (CRP) funding to Avondale's water system improvement project that was recently completed.

The Community Revitalization Program was created by the Chester County Board of Commissioners in 2001 as part of the Landscapes 21st Century Fund in order to assist the county's urban centers with their revitalization efforts.

Through the CRP, the County offers funding to the 15 Boroughs and the City of Coatesville for infrastructure and streetscape improvements that are conducive to attracting and retaining residents and businesses.

In order to qualify for funding, municipalities must have an Urban Revitalization Plan that has been approved by the Chester County Planning Commission and the Department of Community Development.  Urban centers that receive funding are required to provide matching funds for these improvements.

Pictured above, Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell speaks at the "Opening the Valve" ceremony in Avondale.

Improvements for this project included:

• Replacement of existing water main between the Borough reservoir and Pennsylvania Avenue (Route 41);
• Replacement of existing 6-inch water main which did not provide adequate water pressure for residential flow for fire protection, and;
• Reconstruction of the street disturbed by the new water main installation, as well as stormwater improvements.

Read more about Avondale's revitalization project in Saturday's Daily Local News article.

Chester County Board of Commissioners:

Carol Aichele, Chair

Terence Farrell

Kathi Cozzone