Township Projects
The information below contains updates and plans for several ongoing projects.
Township Public Improvement Projects
Springfield Township continuously invests its resources into projects that improve the infrastructure, safety, accessibility, functionality, and beauty of our community on a routine basis. The information below contains updates and plans for several ongoing projects.
UPCOMING/ONGOING TOWNSHIP PROJECTS
1725 Walnut Avenue/Former Tank Car Site (Walnut Park)
In 2015, Springfield Township acquired a 7.8 acre property located at 1725 Walnut Avenue in Oreland to redevelop the site into a new public park. The Township is in the midst of finalizing the voluntary Act 2 land recycling program through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and is currently taking steps to proceed in transforming this former industrial site into a recreational amenity for the benefit of the community! As of March 2023, the Township has acquired over $1 million to fund site improvements. Learn more about the project by visiting our dedicated project webpage using the link below:
In July 2023, the Board of Commissioners established the Walnut Avenue Steering Committee to guide the creation of a master site plan. The Steering Committee includes members from neighboring homes, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, elected officials, and staff. In November 2024, the Township awarded a contract for design services to PORT of Philadelphia, PA. Public information meetings are being scheduled with the public to provide opportunities for community input.
Recreation Center Project
Architects and engineers are currently evaluating the existing buildings to assess their condition and suitability for adaptive reuse on the lot at 1200 Willow Grove Avenue. As part of the current scope of work, a recreation consulting firm will conduct a needs assessment and solicit a community survey. The firm will also provide recommendations for consideration and complete a financial analysis and budget. Input meetings with stakeholder groups and the community have been scheduled. This project is inclusive of Rec A (gym), Rec B (former church & library) and the rectory. For for information on the project, please visit the project webpage.
Municipal Solar Project
In September 2025, the Board of Commissioners awarded a contract to Spotts Brothers of Schuykill Haven, PA for the installation of solar panels at the Police/Administration and Public Works Buildings to reduce operating costs and reduce the greenhouse gas emissions profile of operations at those two sites as well as the Springfield Public Library. The anticipated system is composed of two separate arrays: one located on the Police/Administration building and the other located on the Public Works main building and garage, for an anticipated total system size of 350 kW of solar DC capacity. The expected excess solar generation produced at the Public Works facility will offset electric usage at the Library, using the virtual meter aggregation net metering billing mechanism. The project is currently underway and is estimated to take two months to complete. For more information on the project, please visit the project webpage.
380-402 Haws Lane Partial Acquisition (Harston Woods)
Springfield Township took decisive action on this divisive property in Sept. 2022 when the Board of Commissioners issued a partial condemnation to acquire 2.759 acres out of the 4.8 acre site. Once the condemnation is finalized, the 2.759 acres of will be repurposed into a natural resources park with a trail through the woodlands. Learn more about the project by visiting our dedicated project webpage using the link below: