Canonsburg To Address Flooding Issues

Canonsburg Borough Council discussed a floodwater project aimed at alleviating the chronic flooding issues in the Pike Plaza business district. The area is prone to flooding. Chairman Richard Russo highlighted the joint effort between Canonsburg Borough and Chartiers Township to address this long-standing issue. Russo emphasized that Chartiers Township has been supportive throughout the process, including backing the borough’s grant application. Canonsburg applied for a Local Share Account (LSA) Grant and was awarded $90,000 for the project. While the awarded amount was less than the borough’s initial request, Russo states that the funding would go a long way in addressing the floodwater problems. Canonsburg Public Works plans to partner with Chartiers Township Public Works to tackle any remaining aspects of the project that are not covered by the grant. Russo added that there would be no need for a tax increase to fund the project, as the work will be fully financed by the grant money. In addition to the flood mitigation project, a new electronic sign will be installed in front of the Borough Building. The current sign, which has been in place for approximately 12 to 15 years, has been experiencing issues with display quality, which has led to feedback from residents. The Canonsburg Volunteer Fire Department applied for and received a grant of approximately $25,000 to fund the new sign. However, the timeline for installation remains uncertain.