Armstrong contributes to project to replace Kittanning retaining wall

Armstrong County is using Marcellus Shale Legacy funds to give Kittanning an early Christmas gift.

County officials are contributing $16,120 toward the Downtown Kittanning Revitalization Project to help the borough replace a retaining wall along South Grant Avenue, Planning Director Rich Palilla said.

The state allows us to use this fund to help with community beautification efforts, which is what the Downtown Kittanning Revitalization Project is all about, Palilla said.

Dave Battaglia, chairman of the Armstrong County commissioners, said work is expected to begin immediately to rebuild the wall, which sits alongside the Planning & Development Department on Market Street.

The project is expected to cost $28,000. The wall will be rebuilt with a brick faade, similar to the brick on the Kittanning Citizens Bridge, he said.

Kittanning is our county seat and Market Street is the main throughway, Battaglia said. I'm a firm believer that the county's main throughway needs to make a strong statement. Contributing to its beautification is a good way to make that statement.

Brad Pedersen is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. He can be reached at 724-543-1303, ext. 1337, or bpedersen@tribweb.com.

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Armstrong contributes to project to replace Kittanning retaining wall