Radnor Township Services And Infrastructure Projects Update For The Week Of July 19, 2020

Press release from the Township of Radnor:

July 18, 2020

Radnor Township Services & Infrastructure Projects Update for the week of July 19, 2020

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

REFUSE/RECYCLE/YARD WASTE:

• Monday – District 1 Refuse
• Tuesday – District 2 Refuse
• Wednesday – Open Stops / Yard Waste
• Thursday - District 1 Recycling
• Friday – District 2 Recycling

UTILITIES:

• Miller Brothers continues PECO gas main work in the South Devon area & Beaupre sections of the Township.
• Along with the above work South Devon Ave. will be closed a block at a time for gas main installation.
• Miller Brothers continues PECO GAS work in the Beaupre section of the Township
• Darby Paoli Road remains closed for PENNDOT bridge work
• County Line Road closure between Matsonford Rd. & North Spring Mill (320)

*PECO will be performing tree trimming.

*County Line will be closed weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. & Saturdays 9a.m. to 4 p.m.

*Residents will have access to their homes.

*PECO continues to replace 42 Telephone poles on County Line Road in the area of Wistar Road.

• Roberts Road will be closed between Robinhood and Woodlea Roads from May 4th to August 7th for Culvert work.
• PENNDOT night-time paving complete- Pavement markings to be installed.

DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING

• West Wayne Sidewalk: review proposed scope from TPD for bidding documents.
• Gulph Creek Bridge: Meet contractor to review scope of work for Priority One repair noted in PennDOT inspection report.
• Gulph Creek Road: Meet consultant to prepare scope of work for design.
• North Wayne Sidewalk Project – scheduling sidewalk meeting with Ward Commissioner and Manager to review project.
• Lancaster Avenue Sidewalk, Barleycone to Garrett Avenue - submitting plans to PennDOT. Will be scheduling meetings with residents.
• Poplar – North Wayne Pedestrian Safety Project – Addressing location of controller, creating easement document.
• PECO gas- trying to schedule a meeting via Go To Meeting to finalize plans for gas relocation.
• Regarding the Malin Road Culvert – concerns with PECO methodology for the project. PECO to respond to Township requests.
• Respond to builders’ and developers’ inquiries.
• Perform Site Inspections.
• 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.

DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION

Programming:

• Radnor Day Camp –
• Live, Interactive, Virtual Radnor Day Camp is taking place safely and securely on Zoom each day and staff are providing an engaging and energizing experience for campers!
• Park-Based Radnor Day Camp is taking place safety at two amazing park locations, Clem Macrone Park & Warren Filipone Park/Bo Connor Park with a variety of low/no contact activities. Staff members have established a camp culture of safe practices in accordance with a defined set of procedures that have been developed relative to the CDC Guidelines by our Department.
• Gryphon Fitness Challenge – Take the challenge of walking, running, cycling, or skating 2 or 5 miles in this virtual, on your own and on your own course activity now through August 31st. Participants will receive a t-shirt and medal and race bib!
• Wizarding Camp, Survivor Nature Camp, and Soccer Shots are taking place with designated health and safety procedures related to Covid-19. Visit our Programming Page for continued updates.

Community Events:

• Clem Macrone Park Concert took place successfully this week on Wednesday July 15th.
• Bo Connor Park Concert will take place on Wednesday, July 22nd from 6:00 to 7:30 PM featuring Melissa Martin and the Mighty Rhythm Kings. This concert event will also include a ribbon cutting ceremony during the concert intermission at 7:15 PM to celebrate the improvements that took place at Bo Connor Park and Warren Filipone Park last year – we are inviting all the Commissioners to join us for the ceremony. Former Commissioners and former/current staff members will also be in attendance.
• Night at the Ball Park will take place on Wednesday, July 29th at Encke Park starting at 6:00 PM.
• Unity in our Community Event is currently postponed, and we are working with the event representatives an alternative event.

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. Visit Radnor Township at: http://www.radnor.com Like us on Facebook: http://Facebook.com/RadnorTownship/ Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/radnortownship Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/radnortownship

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