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Public Works Committee to pursue feasibility study for new operations facility
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Summary
Committee approved goals to pursue a feasibility and site‑analysis RFP for a replacement public works facility, weighing keeping operations at Lacey Street versus relocating to Snyder Avenue or another site and exploring funding for design and construction in the coming years.
The West Chester Public Works Committee on Feb. 10 set as a priority a feasibility study and site analysis for a replacement public works facility, with the goal of developing a multi‑decade building and evaluating temporary siting during construction.
Committee member Amit proposed site visits to nearby townships that have recently renovated similar facilities and recommended issuing an RFP for feasibility and site analysis. Options discussed include redeveloping the existing Lacey Street site, moving operations to the borough‑owned Snyder Avenue site in West Goshen Township, or acquiring a third site; the committee noted any redevelopment would require a temporary operational location during construction.
Amit said the timeline under consideration would allow the borough to investigate grants and borrowing so design could begin in 2027 and the facility could be constructed and occupied later in the decade. Chair Bernie Flynn emphasized the study should evaluate contamination covenants on the Lacey property and consider reuse options such as an elevated park or parking structure if operations relocate.
Committee members asked staff to develop an RFP, arrange site visits and return with cost and funding options for council review.
