Radnor Township Services And Infrastructure Projects Update For Dec. 13

Press release from the Township of Radnor:

Dec. 11, 2020

Week of December 13, 2020: Radnor Township Services & Infrastructure Projects Update

Radnor Township Department of Public Works

REFUSE/RECYCLE/YARD WASTE SCHEDULE:

• Monday – District 1 Refuse
• Tuesday – District 2 Refuse
• Wednesday – Yard Waste & Bulk Pick Up
• Thursday - District 1 Recycling
• Friday – District 2 Recycling

Leaf Collection will begin in District 1 on Saturday, December 12 and Will Continue until Dec. 23, 2020

In anticipation of upcoming inclement weather, we plan to get ahead of the leaf collection this weekend. Therefore, we may get into District 1 on Saturday which is ahead of the previously scheduled Monday start date. Residents who do not have leaves out yet, should not panic. We will be back next week to pick up leaves. For questions, please call the Department of Public Works at 610.688.5600 x 155.

Skunk Hallow Park Yard Waste Drop Off Saturday, December 12, 8am – 2pm

Please be reminded that the regular Yard Waste Collection will resume on December 16th, 2020. Radnor Township will open Skunk Hollow Park on December 12 from 8am - 2pm for any resident who wishes to drop off yard waste free of charge.

UTILITIES:

• PECO subcontractor, Kehoe Construction will be performing trench restoration in the South Devon area.
• Gas main work on Boxwood Rd. will continue through the first quarter of the year.
• Following is the current schedule for Miller Bros. crews in Radnor for 2021, pending weather / unforeseen circumstances:

2021 Scope

• Darby Paoli Road is closed to traffic for PENNDOT bridge work at the Willows Park entrance. The project is anticipated to last for the remainder of 2020.
• Aqua will be installing 2,104 feet of Water Main and water services on Radnor Street Road, starting at Eagle and working down to Walnut. They will proceed on Walnut to Woodland. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents will have access.

Radnor Township Department of Recreation

All In-Person Youth Recreational Programming and Events are currently on hold until January as per the 12/10/2020 Order of the Governor.

Please check back for updates and information at www.radnorrecreation.com.

Virtual/On-Your-Own Programming

• Gryphon Fitness Challenge – still open for registration and being extended through 2021!
• NEW! Turkey Photo Trail Scavenger Hunt – residents wobbled along the Willows Park Trail to find 10 hidden turkeys dressed in disguise and shared their pictures with us for entry into a contest for great prizes! Click here to see the fun recap!
• NEW! Virtual Gingerbread House Decorating Contest – deadline has passed all submissions are due by Monday, January 4th
• NEW! Holiday Lights & Decorations Contest – deadline to submit is Tuesday, January 5th

Community Events:

• 8th Annual Santa’s Delivery - Gift Delivery took place on Sunday, December 6th starting at 12:00 PM with 5 motorcades of Township and Emergency Services vehicles traversing the Township with lights and sirens. 625 households participated with more than 1,400 gifts – this is a 13% increase from 2019. Please visit the event webpage for more information on
• NEW! Make A Contribution, Make a Connection this Holiday Season – Radnor Recreation has teamed up to offer the community several ways to give and share through the Radnor Township Civic Association, Wayne Senior Center, and the Women’s Resource Center!
• 6th Annual Garrett Hill Tree Lighting – Event took place on Sunday, November 29th at 5:30 PM and via Facebook Live with great success with over 50 participants. Please visit the event webpage for more information for pictures and information.

Park & Recreation Facilities:

• Current Status Amidst Covid-19 - All Parks & Trails and corresponding amenities are OPEN for public usage. Public users please pay close attention to the signage that has been posted regarding safe practices for usage and mask wearing.
• Permitted park/field usage and recreational programming for youths has been paused per the 12/10/2020 order of the Governor.
• Radnor Activity Center is now CLOSED due to the 12/10/2020 order of the Governor.

Radnor Township Department of Engineering

• The Saw Mill Park sign was installed on Friday 12/11/2020.
• Project site visits:
  • Morris Road Streetscape
  • Harford Trail
• Meet with PECO for 2021 gas main installation project outline.
• Obtain Easements for Lancaster Avenue Sanitary sewer project, West Wayne Sidewalk Project, North Wayne/Eagle Road Sidewalk Project, North Wayne/west Avenue Pedestrian Project.
• Review bid received for Arthur Lane Storm Sewer.
• Precon for Cumberland.
• Respond to builders’ and developers’ inquiries.
• Perform Site Inspections.
• Meter Bridge close out.
• Review land development application plans.
• Continuing weekly meetings with consultants (Carroll, Gilmore, Gannett Fleming) on all infrastructure projects.
• Process grading permit, clearing, sidewalk, and U&O applications.
• Respond to and meet with residents on various concerns.

ABOUT RADNOR TOWNSHIP The mission of the Radnor Township government is to serve the best interests of all our residents by providing and maintaining a secure environment that enhances the quality of life for the individual and the community. We recognize the dignity of public service and are dedicated to the highest standards of integrity. We pledge to be a dynamic, responsive organization that continually strives to provide the most efficient and effective level of service for Radnor Township.

This press release was produced by the Township of Radnor. The views expressed here are the author’s own.