Governor Josh Shapiro visited Upper Moreland Township on Friday to announce a $500,000 grant to support the renovation of Upper Moreland Township’s municipal building, which houses the Upper Moreland Police Department.
Funds are being provided by the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). The work includes site excavation and grading, storm water management preparation, relocating sewer, water, and electric service, paving, and landscaping, among other improvements.
The renovations began in June and are expected to be completed in October 2027.
“Upper Moreland is honored that, under Governor Shapiro’s leadership, his Administration has selected Upper Moreland Township for funding totaling over $4 million for the Upper Moreland Township Building expansion and renovation project. Without the assistance of these RACP grants, this necessary project would not have been possible,” said Upper Moreland Township Manager Pat Stasio. “The support the Governor, and others, have provided for this project highlight the importance of ensuring our residents live in a safe community and have full access to our township building by providing an environment that is safe, accommodating, easily accessible, and everything necessary to properly offer township administration and policing services.”
“The funding secured for this project is a meaningful investment in our community. It provides the critical support needed to move our police station from concept to construction. But this effort is about far more than building a facility. It’s about giving our officers a modern, safe, and efficient environment: One that strengthens their ability to serve with professionalism, readiness, and pride,” said Upper Moreland Chief of Police Scott Bendig. “Thank you to Governor Shapiro and our state and local officials for recognizing that investing in a police station is, at its core, an investment in the people of Upper Moreland. We are deeply grateful for your support, and we look forward to the day when this new facility opens its doors. This is an investment in our officers, an investment in our department, and, above all, an investment in the safety and future of our community.”
In 2022, the township was awarded $2,850,000 in state grant funding for the project from the RACP.
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