Perkasie is getting a $2 million grant that will bolster the borough’s Park Avenue Stormwater and Pedestrian Improvements Project, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch.

Officials said that the funds, which were secured by U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, will help address “critical infrastructure needs” in the borough. The project supported by the grant will improve safety and expand pedestrian accessibility along Park Avenue, as well as manage stormwater.

Additionally, the project will extend the Liberty Bell Trail, which will strengthen connections between the borough’s downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods, while also turning the outdated stormwater basin into an underground system that helps protect against erosion, flooding, and road degradation.

“We are incredibly grateful for this federal grant, which will enable us to make critical stormwater and pedestrian improvements to West Park Avenue,” said Steve Rose, Ward 2 Representative, Perkasie Borough Council.

The funding was secured through the FY24 Consolidated Appropriations Act.

“Investing in local infrastructure is fundamental to ensuring the safety, growth, and prosperity of our entire community,” said Fitzpatrick. “These critical upgrades will solve long-standing challenges, improve stormwater management, and enhance pedestrian safety and access—directly benefiting both residents and local businesses.”

Read more about the grant that will transform Peraksie’s infrastructure in Patch.

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