January Yard Waste and Christmas Tree Collection
1/11/19: Yard waste will be collected every Wednesday during the month of January. During February and March, yard waste can be dropped off in biodegradable bags at the Public Works building during business hours. Please note that there will be a final collection of Christmas trees this Wednesday, January 16, 2019.
2019 Final Township Budget
The Lower Moreland Township 2019 Final Budget is now available for public inspection. Please click here to view the document.
Tax Office Notification
Please note that Monday, December 31, 2018 is the last day to pay Township, County and Lower Moreland School District taxes. The tax office will be open on Monday, December 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Payments can also be mailed to the tax office at 640 Red Lion Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006.
Soil Odors at Pine and Red Lion Roads
The Township is aware of a strong odor in the area of Pine & Red Lion Roads. Township employees visited the site on Friday and again on Tuesday once the office reopened following the holiday.
The odor is emanating from the previously identified mushroom soil and compost at the construction site. The significant difference which occurred over the weekend was that the pile of material was spread throughout the majority of the approximate 50 acre site. This exposed a greater surface area of that material which intensified the level of odor leaving the site. The material will be tilled into the ground and residents should notice a reduction in the odor in the near future - if they haven't already.
The use of this material is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to amend soils so that grass, plants, shrubs, trees, etc. have a better opportunity to grow and stabilize the land. Stabilization of the land is a requirement of the developer's stormwater permit as issued by the Montgomery County Conservation District.
The Township is reviewing the ability to pass a local ordinance to restrict future use of mushroom soil in similar projects if alternative materials are available to meet permit requirements.
Billger Drive Pump Station Bypass Project
Please note that beginning the week of November 5, 2018, work will begin on the Billger Drive Pump Station Bypass Project. The project involves the installation of approximately 900 linear feet of sanitary sewer in Spur Road (S.R. 2011) from Byberry Road towards Huntingdon Pike and the installation of four concrete manholes in Spur Road. Following the completion of the sewer installation, the existing pumping station at the corner of Billger Road and Byberry Road will be decommissioned and all above ground equipment will be removed.
Construction will occur between 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. daily for approximately four to six weeks, depending on weather. For any questions or concerns, please contact Lower Moreland Sewer Authority Engineer’s office (Attn: JJ Kelso, Construction Manager, or Michael McRee, Project Engineer at CKS Engineers, Inc. 215-340-0600).
Design Phase Underway for Philmont Avenue/Pine Road/ Tomlinson Road Intersection Project
In 2016, the township received a $420,000 Multimodal Transportation Fund grant from the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Financing Authority for the design and engineering of a plan for the Philmont Avenue/ Pine Road/ Tomlinson Road Intersection Improvement Project. This long-term project will improve traffic circulation and promote safer pedestrian connectivity to amenities and services, recreational facilities and public transportation.
The Township’s Traffic Engineer, McMahon Associates, Inc., is currently working on the $900,000 plan, which will include preliminary design layouts, construction cost estimates and a preliminary submission to PennDOT for approval and permitting of the project. Phase One of the proposed design will combine Tomlinson Road and Pine Road into one roadway, eliminating the need for two separate legs of the intersection. Additional turning lanes will be added to Pine Road and Philmont Avenue, allowing more traffic to flow through the intersection per traffic cycle.
This past summer, the Township received notification that the project was selected for the State Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) and approved as a “Twelve Year Program”. The TIP is the region’s capital budget for federal and state transportation funds. More information will be provided as this project progresses. Click here to view the plan.
Elkins Field Master Site Plan
In 2016, the Township was awarded $25,000 from the Community Conservation Partnerships Program administered by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) for the creation of a Master Site Plan for Elkins Field. With assistance from our Township Engineer, staff and a Steering Committee, a conceptual Master Site Plan of Elkins Field and the surrounding area has been completed. The plan identifies possible recreational trail connections from the SEPTA Bethayres train station to the Pennypack Trail as well as stormwater and park amenities. View the Elkins Field Master Site Plan.
Philmont Avenue Bridge Replacement Project
Beginning at the end of May, PennDOT will begin replacement of the Philmont Avenue Bridge over the Huntingdon Valley Creek. During construction, lane closures will occur and traffic will be detoured. Click here to read more about the project. For questions, please call 877-444-9990 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Fetters Mill Bridge Closed
Montgomery County has informed the Township that it will close the Fetters Mill Road Bridge this afternoon due to a structural concern. The bridge will be closed until further notice. Please read Montgomery County's press release for more information.
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Upcoming Events
- Zoning Hearing Board 01/17/19 7:00 pm
- Board of Commissioners 02/12/19 7:00 pm
- Board of Commissioners 03/12/19 7:00 pm
- Lower Moreland Township Authority Meeting 04/03/19 7:00 pm
- Board of Commissioners 04/09/19 7:00 pm