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Residents press borough on utility markings, potholes and cleanup at former Yeadon swim-club site
Summary
At citizens forum residents asked for clarity about blue utility markings tied to a reported gas leak, repeated potholes and repaving priorities, and cleanup actions at the former Yeadon swim-club site; public-works staff described routine marking practices and said contractors had secured the swim-club site and placed clean fill.
Multiple residents used the citizens forum to raise maintenance questions about utility paint marks, potholes and the former Yeadon swim-club site.
A resident asked why blue spray paint remained on Galen Avenue near Bailey Road and whether Aqua (water) crews would be performing underground work. Public-works staff explained that parties responding to a PA One call (utilities locating) use standardized color codes—blue for water, yellow for gas, green for sewer—and that marks can remain visible for weeks as staff “refresh” marks during ongoing work. Staff said the marks are not permanent and that residents are notified about road closures and repairs via the borough website and neighborhood messaging when work requires closures.
On potholes and repaving, residents asked about repairs on the 1000 and 1100 blocks of Yeadon, Meade Avenue, Bailey Road near the cemetery and other blocks. Public-works staff said potholes reported to the borough are investigated and scheduled for filling; staff asked residents to email the public-works director for specific locations. One resident asked whether some dilapidated dead-end blocks would be eligible for repaving; staff said they will evaluate and prioritize based on condition and available resources.
A resident who attended a Tolling and Public Works workshop asked about progress at the former Yeadon swim-club site. Public-works staff said they had contacted contractors, the contractors cleaned the area, machinery was removed or restored and locks changed. Staff described the material placed on-site as “clean fill” used for roadway depressions, not hazardous waste.
Why it matters: Residents sought clarity about what the paint marks mean, how the borough communicates road work and the status of recurring potholes and local sites; staff outlined routine processes for utility marking, pothole response and site cleanup.
What’s next: Public-works staff encouraged residents to report potholes and maintenance requests by email and said they will continue to refresh utility markings during construction and coordinate notifications for any closures.
