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Staff outlines Elmwood pedestrian‑bridge, stormwater and stream‑bank restoration plan; grant applications underway
Summary
Staff told the Infrastructure Committee the Elmwood project will replace a pedestrian bridge, add park connections, install a stormwater quality facility and restore failing stream banks; multiple grants (DCNR C2P2, a Montco 2040 submission and a county conservation district low‑volume road grant) are being pursued and permits are in review, with construction expected in early 2027 if funding and permits align.
Staff gave a multi‑component update on the Elmwood pedestrian‑bridge replacement and related stormwater and stream‑bank work at the March 24 Infrastructure Committee meeting.
Public Works Director Jeff Elden and engineer Tony Catalazi of Penoni described the project as four parts: demolition of the existing pedestrian bridge, construction of a new bridge on the north side of Elmwood Avenue with improved connections into Elm Grove Park, installation of a stormwater water‑quality facility at the end of…
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