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Completed Projects

Portage Borough has moved forward with completing several improvement projects to enhance the community.

Main & Dulancey Intersection

This project consisted of widening the curb radius in the northeast quadrant of the intersection to accomodate larger vehicles. The design also included curb ramps and sidewalks upgraded to current ADA requirements. Overlay of bituminous material was completed from the Sonman Bridge to the railroad crossing at North Railroad Avenue. The Municipal Authority had completed their portion of the water lines and People's Natural Gas had completed the gas lines. A special thank you is extended to the PA Dept of Transportation, Amfire Mining Company, the Stager Family, HRI, and Tel-Power.

Water Project

The Municipal Authority of the Borough of Portage is in the process of water system improvements:

Contract 2011-1: Martindale Water Transmission Main

Contract 2011-2: Spring Hill Distribution System

Contract 2011-3 Spring Hill Water Storage Tank

Work on the above 3 three contracts is about finished. All water mains and services are installed along with the new tak (1 million gallon capacity). The work that remains on these contracts consist mostly of restoration work (paving, concrete work, seeding and mulching). With monies left over from these contracts along with grant money from BAMR the authority plans on installing/replacing waterlines in parts of the Jamestown Area and providing water service to residents along Twin Lakes Road and Sportsman Road. This work is tentively slated to begin in July.

The Redevelopment Authority of Cambria County will administer the projects for which the authority received grant money. The CDBG is for $500,000.00. It will be used for various public water system improvements throughout Portage Borough and Portage Township. The tentative schedule for this work is as follows:

Bid in April, open bids in May, start construction in July

Mountain Avenue Sidewalk Project

Portage Borough was successfully awarded the 2013-2014 Transportation Enhancement for the Portage Borough Pedestrian Corridor Enhancement Project (Mountain Avenue Sidewalk Replacement Project) in the amount of $233,000.00. A pre-construction meeting was held at the Borough Administration Office on Wednesday, June 4th, 2014. The succesful Contractor for the project was M & B Services, LLC. The project is schedule to start on June 9th, 2014.

Existing sidewalks being removed and replaced on June 11, 2014

Demo's and Renovations

Mainline Pharmacy has acquired the 619 Main Street property .The structure is the process of demolition. Pictures are also available on the left navigation under "In the Past Photo's" on the homepage.

The Olde Kegg is undergoing inside and outside renovations and expansion. Kevin Zock has been working diligently on the project and is commended for his efforts.

Sewer Project

The Portage Area Sewer Authority is in the planning stages of a project that will provide public sewer service to the village of Puritan, Fiddlers Green, and Martindale. The homes in this area need sewer service provided to ensure the health and safety of the public and the environment by eliminating illegal sewer discharges from failing on-lot systems.

In addition to the work planned in Portage township, the Sewer Authority is planning on replacing over half of their system in Ward 3 of Portage Borough. The lines to be replaced in the Borough are well beyond their service life and are riddled with defects. Upon completion of the proposed project, flow to the Authority's treatment plant will be reduced during wet weather which will help the plant run more efficiently.

The Sewer Authority is taking the steps to complete the planning required by funding agencies. In addition to low interst loans, the Sewer Authority is applying for a grant through the DCED PENNWORKS program.