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Locke Avenue Park water-connection issues may push opening; Garwin Road traffic study approved
Summary
Township engineers told the Woolwich Committee a water-connection problem at Locke Avenue Park could delay opening from spring to fall 2026; the committee approved a not-to-exceed $4,865 RVE traffic study for the Garwin Road/Route 322 intersection pending certification of funds.
Township engineers warned Oct. 20 that a water-connection issue at Locke Avenue Park may delay the park's opening from spring 2026 to fall 2026 unless pipe-ownership and sizing are confirmed. Mayor Matthias and other committee members criticized design steps that proceeded without confirmed utility information and asked the Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) be contacted for direct conversations.
The committee discussed mitigation steps including possible sodding instead of two-stage seeding for the baseball fields, and debated who would bear additional costs if delays require different restoration methods. The minutes show the mayor requested MUA contact details to expedite resolution.
Separately, the committee approved an RVE traffic study proposal for the Garwin Road and Route 322 intersection, not to exceed $4,865, to review recent crash data, analyze existing conditions, evaluate alternatives and produce a technical memorandum; the motion passed unanimously pending certification of funds.
The minutes do not record definitive timelines for resolution of the park's water connection issue or responsible-party determinations; the township indicated additional face-to-face meetings with the MUA would be necessary.
