TLCA “Premier” Roads When potential buyers are looking for property in the Poconos they often shop at TLCA. One of the primary reasons we have been designated a premier community by both realtors and prospective buyers are the paved Tanglwood roads.
In the early 2000’s an aggressive plan was developed by the Board that included paving our roads. To fund this ambitious project the property owners at that time cooperated in paying a special assessment. The plan included the establishment of a Capital “reserve” fund to cover unanticipated capital expenses and future replacement of facilities and equipment including anticipated re-paving of our roads. With regards to the roads this included identifying road pavement “life” , based on heavy, moderate or light expected traffic and projected replacement at the end of this “life”. The Capital Reserve Plan is developed and updated by the Public Works Committee based on funds allocated by the Budget and Finance Committee and of course, is subject to Board approval. Periodically, an outside consultant is retained to perform a comprehensive review and update of financial details in the plan.
This replacement process began in 2014 with the repaving of Yacht Club drive and each year different roads are on the list for summertime maintenance. In recent years the Board has negotiated very favorable agreements with the Aqua water company for paving cost sharing on roads that Aqua has excavated for their pipe replacement projects. The completion of Tanglwood Drive up to the intersection of Indian Drive, and paving of Lakeview and Ponderosa Drive this year means that all 4 “heavy” traffic entrance roads have been updated in addition to several others in the moderate category. Rosewood and Myrtlewood were also paved as part of this year’s plan. The repaving of all roads in the Reserve Plan is currently scheduled to be completed in 2025 based on projected available funds. While paving is the primary focus, the condition of road shoulders, ditches and road and driveway culvert pipes are also critically important. Uncleared ditches and blocked culverts can lead to damage to shoulders and roadways. Many thanks to the majority of our residents who have been faithful in keeping the ditches and culverts on their properties clear in accordance with TLCA regulations!
TANGLWOOD LAKES | OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2020
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