Curb and Sidewalk Program

Township Review of Roadways, Curb, Sidewalk, Driveway Aprons

The Township reviews the condition of each street at the end of the year and decides, based upon the present condition of the street, which roadways need to be resurfaced in the coming year. This list is then presented to the Board of Commissioners for their approval during the annual budget process.

Streets Selected for Mill and Overlay Program

As part of the street resurfacing process, the Township inspects the condition of the sidewalks and curbs on the streets that are to be paved. Using specific measuring criteria, Township inspectors determine which sidewalk and/or curb need to be replaced. The inspectors will mark each section of concrete that will need to be replaced with white paint. Please understand that, in accordance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s First Class Township Code, the cost of concrete curb, sidewalk and driveway apron replacement must be borne by the property owner (see Township Code Chapter 207-31).

Deficient concrete meets specific criteria that is defined in Resolution 12-2108. Concrete that meets the criteria in the Resolution must be replaced prior to the commencement of the Township paving program.

Concrete Replacement Information for Property Owners

You may hire your own contractor to do any concrete work that is determined to be done on your property. The Township goes out to bid in January to select a Township contractor. The Township bid is subject to the PA Prevailing Wage Act and as such is required to hire contractors who pay their employees in accordance with this Act. We have found that this may result in considerably higher prices than our residents have paid by retaining their own contractors. An approach that has worked very well for our residents is when they get together with their neighbors as a group and negotiate with the different contractors to do their work on a specific block. We encourage all residents to consider this option as it should result in lower prices than we normally would receive.

If you decide to hire your own contractor, they must obtain a permit from the Township for the work. The Township will, however, waive the fee for this permit. You can obtain a copy of the Highway Opening Permit Application here. The Public Works staff must meet with your private contractor prior to the start of work to discuss the work limits, inspections, permit requirements, and quality standards that are expected.

For a list of concrete contractors that have completed work within the Township previously, please click here.