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Lower Paxton outlines Colonial Park stormwater upgrades and Prince Street pedestrian project
Summary
Lower Paxton Township officials presented the Colonial Park Area C‑1 stormwater improvement and Prince Street pedestrian safety projects, describing a $1.4 million stormwater program supported by a $500,000 grant, required easements, a construction timeline through 2027, and expected neighborhood impacts.
The outgoing director of sewer for the township opened a video presentation describing the Colonial Park Area C‑1 stormwater improvement project and related Prince Street pedestrian safety work, saying the session was meant "to provide the background for the project and hopefully answer any questions that you may have." The township has secured a $500,000 grant for the storm sewer portion; the speaker said the overall project is estimated at $1,400,000 with $900,000 from the stormwater authority fund.
The presentation named the project team and consultant: township manager Mike Gossett, utility division staff, Melissa Smith (PE) as director of engineering, staff engineer Larry Stepanski and HRG as the consulting storm sewer designer. The director described failing corrugated metal pipe that has deteriorated over 50 years and said the replacement will use PVC pipe to avoid similar corrosion. He warned that some work will require private‑property easements and explained the recording and notary process for permanent easements.
