Robbins Announces $174,800 to Move Keystone Regional Industrial Park Forward
Grant will fund planning for site that could create 1,500 jobs.

Harrisburg –State Sen. Bob Robbins (R-50) today announced the approval of a $174,800 state grant to further work on the Keystone Regional Industrial Park project, which is expected to create 1,500 jobs in the Meadville area.

Robbins said the funds will help pay for developing a site water supply plan, environmental assessment, and a comprehensive master plan for the Greenwood Township location.

"This is a 1,300-acre site, and issues such as water supply and site engineering have to be figured out before the project can move forward. That's why I pressed for this funding – to keep the work moving," said Robbins.

Along with environmental assessment and the master plan, the senator said, the grant will allow the Meadville Area Industrial Commission to determine if it is feasible to construct water wells, pumping systems and lines from the Conneaut Marsh area to supply water to the site.

The Business in Our Sites grant was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority, created by the legislature and the Governor last year to fund up to $1 billion in economic development initiatives across Pennsylvania.

"We created the Business in Our Sites program and the Commonwealth Financing Authority to support projects just like this – projects that will bring good jobs to our area," said Robbins. "I am pleased I was able to work with the Meadville Area Industrial Commission to secure these funds, and I'll continue to use my position in Senate leadership to finance local projects that will create good-paying jobs."

CONTACT: Mike Hengst (717) 787-1322

Robbins Announces $174,800 to Move Keystone Regional Industrial Park Forward Grant will fund planning for site that could create 1,500 jobs.

Robbins Announces $174,800 to Move Keystone Regional Industrial Park Forward
Grant will fund planning for site that could create 1,500 jobs.