SUMMER ROAD WORK

Ambitious Schedule of Infrastructure Planned, Be Aware of Road Crews

The 2024 work plan for Community Services is ambitious as crews work to make best use of remaining ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funding and address the community’s infrastructure.

“In addition to addressing infrastructure, there is an opportunity to develop a more comprehensive infrastructure program which will allow the Township to more pro-actively manage and objectively evaluate its physical assets such as roads, storm sewers, facilities and parks,” said Community Services Director Arun Hindupur. “Sometime during the year, we will work to implement technology that addresses the evaluation and management of infrastructure; and will continue to look for opportunities to pursue innovative initiatives and modernize operations overall.”

So much of the Township’s infrastructure is of nearly the same age and is due for replacement or in need of repair. The American Rescue Plan funding has done a great deal during the past two years to address maturing storm water infrastructure throughout the community.

West Chester will invest about $5.9 million in road paving, curb and storm water repair and replacement. This includes $3.49 million from the Township’s Roads Funds, $2.44 million from Tax Increment Financing funds and $700,000 from ARPA. In 2024, the Township is planning to pave approximately 6.0 miles of roads.

There will be additional projects completed as part of West Chester’s expanded partnership with the Butler County Engineer’s Office. While County roads within TIF areas are improved using TIF resources, the BCEO funds pavement of some Township roads and contributes equipment, personnel, project management, administration and other resources to improve Township infrastructure.

The Township contracts some work and some road work is handled by West Chester Township Community Services employees. Regardless, their jobs are dangerous and taking notice of these work areas is the responsibility of every motorists.

“The roadway is the office of those who help maintain our infrastructure,” Arun said. “Please be respectful and give them plenty of room to do their work safely – reduce speed, mind flaggers in work areas and stay aware.”