Lansdale, Towamencin Get $100K In Flood Resilience Grants

LANSDALE, PA — Lansdale has received a major state grant to support its work to improve the Neshaminy Creek streambank, local representatives announced this week.

The $32,400 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s Greenways, Trails, & Recreation Program.

Healthy streambanks are not only crucial for healthy water, plant, and animal life, but they also protect the surrounding land during severe weather events.

“Investing in our local rivers and streams strengthens our communities and makes good economic sense for Pennsylvania,” State Sen. Marie Collett said in a statement. “I’m proud to have worked alongside Representative Malagari and Lansdale Borough to secure this funding, and I will continue to support efforts to protect and develop our natural resources.”

The new funding will let crews implement runoff control measures, and will help keep the area clear of floodwater and debris during heavy storms.

The stream's banks will also need to be regraded, and extensive landscape vegetation will be planted to create a natural riparian buffer along the banks of the stream.

Nearby, Lower Gwynedd and Towamencin also received $77,200 in related flood resiliency projects, State Rep. Liz Hanbidge said.

A total of $27,200 will go to the Penllyn Neighborhood Flood Study, while $50,000 has been earmarked for two basin conversions on Grist Mill Drive in Towamencin. The projects will improve stormwater management and protect homes and infrastructure, officials said.