Week Of December 6, 2020: Radnor Township Services & Infrastructure Projects Update

Press release from the Township of Radnor:

December 4, 2020

Radnor Township Department of Public Works

**No Yard Waste Pick-Up Week of December 6, 2020

• Monday – District 1 Refuse
• Tuesday – District 2 Refuse
• Wednesday – PW Department Closed for COVID Safety/ No Yard Waste
• Thursday – District 1 Recycling
• Friday - District 2 Recycling
• Leaf Collection continuing in District #3

UTILITIES:

• PECO subcontractor, Kehoe Construction, will be working in the South Devon area doing trench restoration on Gallagher Rd. 12/7; Donna Lane 12/8; Oakford Rd. 12/9; Devonwood Rd. 12/10; and Crestview Rd. 12/11. Work is weather dependent.
• Gas Main work on Boxwood Rd will continue through the first quarter of 2021.
• Following is the Current Schedule for Miller Bros. Crews in Radnor for 2021, pending weather / unforeseen circumstances:

2021 Scope

• ULS crews are working for PECO in the following areas. ULS is expected to start on Lancaster Ave, working towards County Line Road once finished with the tie-in of the HDD pipe.
• Darby Paoli Road is closed to traffic for PENNDOT bridge work at the entrance to the Willows. The project is anticipated to last for the remaining 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 Ave. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents will have access.

Radnor Township Department of Recreation

Recreational Programming Up and Running/Registration Open:

• Preschool Basketball with Jump Start Sports at Radnor Activity Center (Sold Out)
• Preschool Soccer Shots at Clem Macrone Park (Sold Out)
• Men’s Pick Up Basketball at Radnor Activity Center
• Adult Pickleball at Radnor Activity Center (Sold Out)
• Radnor Township Dance Team at Bo Connor Park (Sold Out)
• Gryphon Fitness Challenge – still open for registration and being extended through 2021!
• NEW! Holiday Lights & Decorations Contest – deadline to submit is Tuesday, January 5th

Community Events:

• 8th Annual Santa’s Delivery - Gift Drop Off will take place on Saturday, November 28th from 8:30 to 11:00 AM and the Delivery Date will be on Sunday, December 6th starting at 12:00 PM – please visit the event webpage for more information on Santa’s Delivery’s health and safety guidelines and procedures.
• 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!

*ALL programs and events are being planned with regimented health and safety guidelines in place and are subject to changes on short notice. Please visit www.radnorrecreation.com for more information and to register.

Park & Recreation Facilities:

• Current Status Amidst Covid-19 - All Parks & Trails and corresponding amenities are OPEN for usage including permitted usage in accordance with state and federal guidelines (water fountains remain closed) – please pay close attention to the signage that has been posted regarding safe practices for usage and mask wearing.
• Radnor Activity Center is open with Department programming, Radnor Youth Basketball, American Red Cross Blood Drive on 11/19 and 11/20, and several ongoing rentals.
• Bo Connor Park & Clem Macrone Park basketball courts will be used by the Radnor Youth Basketball Program on Saturdays and Sundays through December – this is a permitted usage that restricts public usage at the courts for limited times.

Radnor Township Department of Engineering

• Morris Road Streetscape Project: Project to begin 12/7/2020.
• 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.
• Respond to builders’ and developers’ inquiries.
• Perform Site Inspections.
• Meter Bridge close out (railing).
• 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.
• Address concerns and accept applications at front desk.
• 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.