Shaffer Announces Funding for Key Infrastructure and Community Projects in the 28th District

January 28, 2025

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) today announced three projects across the 28th Legislative District have been awarded more than $650,000 in funding from the Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund. (GEDTF). These funds will support essential infrastructure upgrades, public safety enhancements and community improvements throughout the district.

“I am pleased that state funding is returning to our communities to help fund these important projects,” said Shaffer. “We must do everything in our power to keep people safe and secure, as well as giving everyone the opportunity to live a healthy lifestyle.”
The following projects in the 28th District were awarded funding:

• Pine Township - $236,000 for purchasing a driving simulator in a heated and air conditioned box trailer.
• Richland Township - $118,194 for replacing and increasing the size of 420 feet of the Bakerstown Road waterline.
• West Deer Township - $320,000 for the West Deer Dog Shelter Renovation and Municipal Building Demolition Project.

These grants are part of the GEDTF program, which is funded by the state tax assessed on slot games at casinos. The program supports projects that promote local development and enhance public services, with an emphasis on infrastructure, job training, community improvements, and public safety.

Representative Jeremy Shaffer
28th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives