The Northgate Stormwater Improvements will include better management of water from Route 19 in the area of the Northgate Plaza, just north of Zelienople, as well as stormwater from the road infrastructure built from an intersection to be completed at the Northgate Plaza entrance to the Sippel Reservoir Park. The park’s remaining reservoir will be utilized as a stormwater feature and fishing pond. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

Adams Township and Jackson Township were awarded millions in grants as part of the Butler County Municipal Infrastructure Program. Adams Township received $1,000,000. Jackson Township received $1,102,948.35.

MIP grants utilize the county’s Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to support local infrastructure projects. These funds are part of the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act.

Jackson Township’s $1,102,948.35 award will fund a series of projects aimed at maintaining and improving the township’s defenses against stormwater flooding. The total cost of that undertaking is $1,296,448.35.

“We applied for several projects,” said Jackson Township manager Chris Rearick. “We were fortunate enough to get funding for key stormwater projects.”