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 (Future 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.
380-402 Haws Lane Partial Acquisition (Future Park)
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:
RECENTLY COMPLETED PROJECTS
Cisco Park Playground Improvements
This year, Cisco Park Playground underwent a series of improvements to replace outdated playground equipment and enhance facilities. Through this project, the Township revitalized the playground at Cisco Park with the installation of new play structures and swings, play-surfacing to replace the existing mulch, and a new pavilion. Other aspects of this project included improving ADA access to the playground as well as the installation of a new sensory play area (sensory panels, musical structures, etc.) to create a more inclusive playground that will provide an opportunity for universal play to all residents, regardless of age or ability. For this project, the Township was awarded a Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2) Grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for $134,300, a DCED Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program (GTRP) Grant for $75,000, and a 2022 Montco 2040 Implementation Grant for $130,000, totaling $339,300 in grant funding.
Additionally, representatives from the Springfield Township Rotary Club presented a generous gift of $32,000 at the May 2024 Board of Commissioners Business Meeting for the purchase and construction of the new recreation pavilion. This pavilion is named in honor of William Piszek, who volunteered as a member of the Rotary Club for over 20 years until he passed away in 2022. The pavilion is respectfully named Piszek Pavilion. This project was completed in August 2024.
Integrity Avenue Stormwater Project
Agreements for easements have been executed between the Township and 3 property owners on the 300 block of Lorraine Ave, whose properties border Integrity Avenue to construct a stormwater basin and related drainage improvements to control stormwater flow. A grant was awarded to the Township in the amount $107,500 from the Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania Finance Authority Flood Mitigation Program. The project was completed in October 2024.
