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Cloverleaf property remediation to start; borough says no development approvals yet
Summary
Borough staff and the Bucks County Redevelopment Authority plan tree clearing and soil remediation at the Cloverleaf site, likely beginning early–mid November 2025; work consists of soil import and grading under DEP and conservation district permits and does not include building homes or other development approvals at this stage.
Borough staff updated the council on remediation work at the Cloverleaf property, describing it as a site-cleanup project that does not include approval of any new development. Kurt, the presenting engineer, said the site contains an old landfill and the immediate work will focus on clearing trees and performing soil remediation—essentially placing clean fill and grading the site to meet DEP permitting requirements.
Kurt said the Bucks County Redevelopment Authority and its project partner will lead the work and that the necessary conservation district and DEP permits are in place. The borough is not funding the remediation; Kurt said much of the work is being paid through state grant funding targeted to site remediation. He estimated work would likely begin early to mid November 2025, weather permitting, and could take a few weeks to several months, potentially extending into spring depending on conditions.
Council members asked clarifying questions about how long remediation would take and whether remediation is tied to any developer proposals previously shown to council. Kurt and the borough noted the remediation contract is independent of the separate developer presentations; remediation will proceed regardless of any later redevelopment approvals.
Next steps: residents will see heavy equipment on site when work begins; borough staff will monitor permitting and site activity.
