Public Works Department monthly report: 2024-03 Road Report
ACTIVE ROAD CLOSURES, DETOURS, AND ACTIVE PROJECTS
This project was awarded to MECO Construction in the amount of $5,380,100. The park improvements, which include three pickleball courts, two tennis courts, basketball court, batting cage, comfort station, pavilion, small playground, trail improvements, paved parking lot, and interpretive signage, are expected to be completed in late spring, 2024.
Thorne Drive Basin Retrofit
As part of its Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit requirements, the Township will be restoring the detention basin on Thorne Drive. The project will include removing trees, vegetation, and sediment accumulation, regrading/removing the defined channel, installing a new outlet structure that has a low-flow orifice to provide infiltration and extended detention, creating water quality features such as forebays, and installing native plantings. As a first step, infiltration test pits will be dug in early April. This project will help improve water quality in the Goose Creek Watershed by reducing sediment from stormwater runoff.
PECO Projects:
PECO is working to upgrade the gas and electrical distribution systems in the public right-of-way in the following areas:
- Cheyney Drive – 2024-01-02 PECO Customer Letter
- Sage Road – 2024-02 PECO Letter to Customers on Sage Road
Sawmill Court Development:
Construction access on South Concord Road between Picket Way and Oakbourne Road will continue until this development is completed.
Open Bids, RFP’s, and Recent Bid Results:
Road Occupancy Permit: Road Occupancy Permit Application
April is Safe Digging Month!
Know What’s Below!
As you jump into spring yard projects, such as planting trees, installing a fence, or any other project that involves excavation, you must call 8-1-1 to notify utility companies 3-10 business days prior to digging. Each utility company with underground lines nearby will mark the approximate location of buried utilities with colored paint, flags, or stakes. The call before you dig process helps to prevent injuries, property damage, and inconvenient utility outages.
The call is toll free and the service is no cost for homeowners digging on their property. You may also submit your request online at www.pa1call.org.
Spring Stormwater Management
Spring weather means rain! In addition to making our lawns green and flowers bloom, the rain can cause leaves, grass, and other debris to clog storm drains. The Township road crew consists of 6 people, who monitor and maintain over 950 storm drains and nearly 200 outfalls and retention basins in the Township. While they do their best to keep storm drains free of debris, you can help by avoiding blowing leaves or grass clippings into the streets. In addition, if you have a storm drain adjacent to your property, please consider “adopting” this drain and keeping it clear to help with stormwater management in your neighborhood.
For additional information, please visit our Stormwater Management page.
2023 Road Maintenance Project
The 2023 Road Maintenance Project was awarded to Innovative Construction Services, Inc. in the amount of $972,090. The following roads were resurfaced:
Johnnys Way – entire length
Barnview Lane – entire length
Station Way – entire length
Butternut Road – entire length
Appletree Road – entire length
Avonlea Circle – entire length
Tower Course Road – Rt 926 to Carlyle Road
Dogwood Lane – Oakbourne Road to notch at #1013
Russell Lane – entire length
Creamery Lane – Russell Lane to Farm Lane
Farm Lane – Stable Lane to end
Springline Drive – entire length
North and South Deerwood Drive – entire length
S. New Street – Spring Line Drive to General Howe Drive
We thank affected residents for their patience and cooperation during this project.
