Hunter's Woods Stormwater Improvement Project
· Location : Route 18, near Hermitage Vet and Northstar Power Sports
· Project : Construction of stormwater detention facility and drainage improvements to improve drainage issue in the immediate area.
· Status / Schedule : Construction work began in January 2011 and was completed in August, 2011.  David Construction Co. - Hermitage, PA
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North Buhl Farm Drive Pedestrian Improvements Project
· Location : N. Buhl Farm Drive between E. State St. & Highland Road - N. Buhl Farm Drive / Hazen Road
· Project : Construction of sidewalks on the west side of N. Buhl Farm Drive, intersection improvements to Theota Dr / N. Buhl Farm Drive, and intersection improvements/pedestrian facilities at Hazen Road / N. Buhl Farm Drive intersection.  Aqua PA water line upgrades.
· Status / Schedule : Construction work began March 18, 2011 and was completed in July, 2011.  Combine Construction Co. - Sharon, PA
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Woodside Drive & Connecting Streets - Roadway and Stormwater Improvement Project -
Neighborhood Investment Program
· Location : Woodside Dr, Lyle Dr, Cohasset Dr, Richmond Dr & Pine Tree Lane
· Project : Roadway paving and stormwater improvements.  Aqua PA water line upgrades.
· Status / Schedule : Construction work will begin in May 2011 (Aqua PA water line work began in March 2011).  Project is scheduled to be complete in Fall 2011.  David Construction Co.
More Info - Updated September 27th

Rombold Road Area - Roadway & Stormwater Improvements Project -
Neighborhood Investment Program
· Location : Rombold Road, Haywood St, Mary St, Paul St, Madison St, Carolyn St, Stafford St, Delaware
· Project : Roadway paving and stormwater improvements.
· Status / Schedule : Stormwater improvement will be finalized in June 2011, sanitary sewer work will be complete in August 2011 and paving will take place beginning in September 2011 and work will be complete by October 2011. United Civil Contractors, David Construction Co., Youngblood Paving
More Info - September 27th

Maple Drive / Dutch Lane / East State Street Intersection Improvement Project
· Location : Maple Drive / East State Street
· Project : Add dedicated left turn lane on Maple Drive northbound, new pavement, pedestrian facilities and traffic signal facilities.
· Status / Schedule : Work began in September 2010, and was completed in July 2011.  Kirila Contractors
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CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE / TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS

· Neighborhood Investment Program (NIP) NEW Information Posted
· Indian Run Stream Restoration - Phase III
· 2012 Capital Paving / Seal Coating Program
· 2008 - 2011 CDBG Stormwater and Roadway Improvements NEW Information Posted
· Maple Drive / Dutch Lane / East State Street Intersection Improvements Project
· Lamor Road Improvement Project
· North Buhl Farm Drive Corridor Project (Elm Street Program) NEW Information Posted
· Hermitage Municipal Authority (Sewer) Projects
· Hunter's Woods Stormwater Improvement Project NEW Information Posted

RECREATION PROJECTS

· Whispering Pines Park (East State Street)
· Linden Pointe Phase II Trails
· Hermitage Athletic Fields Complex Project - South Darby Road
· Timber Lane / Silver Ridge Trail Project
· Sylvia Stull Farmstead Property (Sample Road)
· Buhl Park Casino Renovation Project

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

· LindenPointe Training & Workforce Development Building
· LindenPointe Technology Center & Business Incubator

PLANNING PROJECTS

· Shenango Valley Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan
· Hermitage Town Center Study

Following is a brief summary on the status of the active projects:

· Neighborhood Investment Program
New Information Posted SEPTEMBER 27th, 2011!  BLOCK 1


It is one of the core functions of local government to provide and maintain a functionally sound infrastructure system. It is the City’s responsibility to invest in our community to protect the integrity of our neighborhoods. To do otherwise, or to neglect the infrastructure – sanitary sewer lines, storm water facilities, street paving, lighting and signage will lead to neighborhood blight, depressed property values, a reduction in the quality of life for residents and higher costs when improvements are eventually undertaken.
The objective of the Neighborhood Investment Program is to systematically upgrade the City infrastructure, an area at a time in our older, established neighborhoods before deterioration begins. We will do so by identifying the program areas, taking a comprehensive assessment of existing conditions including input from property owners and residents, determining needs and developing a work plan, funding sources and a timeline.
The impact of a public/private partnership, where property owners work with the City – the City upgrading and improving public facilities and the residents continuing to maintain, or improve, their properties, will result in maximized property values and a high quality of life in our neighborhoods.

2008 - 2011 Work Program
Neighborhood included bounded by:
Highland Road (North), N. Buhl Farm Drive (East), State Street (South) & Boyd Drive (West)

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 · Indian Run Stream Restoration Phase III – Indian Run Stream Restoration – Approximately 1,800 linear feet of Indian Run between Route 18 extending west and north behind the Hermitage Elementary School will be restored using Natural Stream Channel Design techniques. The project will create new floodplain and riparian buffers, which will be planted with grasses, shrubs and trees. The newly created floodplains will assist in the reduction of flood waters, and in conjunction with the riparian buffer will help prevent erosion by stream bank stabilization, reduce non-point source pollution and enhance aquatic habitat. The project is being designed by Wallace & Pancher, Inc. of Hermitage, PA and is planned for construction in late 2010. The City received a Growing Greener II Grant from the Department of Environmental Protection in the sum of $95,000 for construction of the project.

Phase I : School Project completed in 2004
Phase II : Completed Summer 2007
Phase III : Scheduled for construction in 2010 (RT 18 – School)

  July 29, 2010 - Low Bidder Out, 2nd Gets Contract (Indian Run Phase III)
 

August 24th, 2010 - Construction begins on Indian Run Phase III.
Construction is planned to take place until mid-October, with plantings and final restoration completed shortly after.

Construction photos - September 2nd, 2010

Hermitage School District's "GREEN TEAM" takes part in Indian Run Project.
Thanks to the volunteers for all their help!

Construction Photo - November 1st, 2010

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· 2012 Capital Paving Program

Streets to be determined.





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· 2008-2011 CDBG Stormwater and Roadway Improvements (Neighborhood Investment Program - September 27th Update available!)
Rombold Road area - Census Tract 311 - Block Group 2.

Phase I was completed in August 2010, this included stormwater infrastructure work on Rombold Road from Mercer Ave. to Madison Ave.

Work began on Phase II in the Fall of 2010. This work will include the remainder of the stormwater infrastructure work on Rombold Road and pavement work on Rombold Road, Haywood, Mary, Paul, Madison, Carolyn, Stafford & Delaware.
 

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· Maple Drive / Dutch Lane / East State Street Intersection Improvements Project
  Construction of a left turn lane on Maple Drive, sidewalks, and traffic signal improvements.

  $533,000 (80% Federal, 20% Local) - This project is scheduled to begin construction late-Summer 2010.



  July 29, 2010 - Construction Nears on Widening of Maple Drive


PROJECT UPDATE: September 22nd, 2010

The Maple Drive Improvements Project began construction on Tuesday, September 7th, 2010.  The project includes adding a dedicated left turn lane to Maple Drive on the south side of East State Street, new sidewalks, curb ramps, mast arms, signals and cross-walks.  The majority of the construction activity will take place from mid-September through the end of October.  New traffic signals and mast arms will be installed this fall.  The project is schedule for final completion by April 2011.

No road closures are planned for the construction project and all lanes should remain open throughout construction, with temporary lane closures as needed.

Contractor:  Kirila Contractors, Brookfield OH

Construction Photos:

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· Lamor Road Improvement Project

Status: Construction is complete
Project Cost: $600K (approx.)
(ARRA - Federal Stimulus Project)






 

Project Update - June 16, 2010

Lamor Road opened to traffic on Friday, June 11th.
 

Jason Kapusta/ Sharon Herald - April 21, 2010

Part of Lamor Road, between North Hermitage Road and Joy Cone Co., in Hermitage has been closed for a widening project that includes adding a center turn lane. Detours have been posted. Other work includes adding new curb gutters and sidewalks accessible to the handicapped, and improving drainage.


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· North Buhl Farm Drive Corridor Project (Elm Street Program)

The City has received a $500,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Elm Street Program to make improvements to the North Buhl Farm Drive Corridor.

These improvements are planned for 2010-2011 and would include sidewalk construction, intersection improvements and other related pedestrian facilities.

Work began in March 2011 with completion scheduled by June 2011.

Sharon-Herald - Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011
The southbound lane of North Buhl Farm Drive is closed to traffic as workers from Combine Construction Inc. replace water lines. A detour forces drivers to travel east on Highland Avenue..
 

Construction on N. Buhl Farm Drive between Highland & E. State (June 9, 2011)
 

Construction on Hazen Road @ N. Buhl Farm Drive intersection (June 13, 2011)
 

Construction on Hazen Road @ N. Buhl Farm Drive intersection (April 15, 2011)
 

  November 11, 2010 - Combine Construction Gets Sidewalk Contract


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· Hermitage Municipal Authority (Sewer) Projects

  May 7, 2011 - Contract Awarded for Pine Hollow Sewer Project

  February 4, 2011 - Electrical Service Work Swells Costs

  February 2, 2011 - $32M Treatment Plant Project Underway

  January 6, 2011 - Shale Shelf Will Reduce Costs

  November 4, 2010 - Short Sewer Line Extension Sought

  October 7, 2010 - Plant Contracts Ok'd; Authority Waits on DEP

Daniel Drive Extension Project (2008) - $510k
Magargee Run Project (Hermitage / Jefferson Township) 2009 - $670k
Hermitage WPC Treatment Plant Expansion Project (2009-2012) - $31M
Collection System Improvements (ongoing) - $45k

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· Hunter's Woods Stormwater Improvement Project

Contract awarded to David Construction, Hermitage, PA
Work began in January 2011 - Anticipated Completion June 2011
$300K(appx.) project cost

June 9th Construction Photo



May 6th Construction Photo



March 21st Construction Photo



February 2nd Construction Photo

  December 4, 2010 - Hunter's Woods Storm Basin Contract Awarded
 

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· Whispering Pines Park – Phase I of this community park is now complete. Adjacent to the Hermitage Historical Society and across from the Hermitage VFW along East State Street, it consists of a parking lot, restrooms, open play area and approximately 1/2 mile of paved trails with an additional 1/2 mile of unpaved, grass trail. Pedestrians can also access the trails and park from a point along North Darby Road. The trails combine both open areas and beautiful wooded areas in the 22 acre park.


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· LindenPointe Phase II Trails – Phase II of the trails at the LindenPointe Innovative Business Campus is now complete and open for public use. Parking is available in two lots, one off Christy Road and the adjoining lot that is accessible from Innovation Way. Pedestrians can access the trails at points along Christy Road, South Hermitage Road and Emilie Lane. There are now over 1.5 miles of paved trails winding through open and wooded areas of the campus. The City received a $100,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for trail construction, and the City also received a Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development grant in the sum of $8,000 for trail improvements, such as the purchase and installation of benches and trash receptacles. 

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Hermitage Athletic Fields Complex Project - South Darby Road

  June 22, 2011 - Hermitage Athletic Complex Dedicated (WKBN video link)



  June 24, 2011 - City Opens New Complex

The proposed City of Hermitage Athletic Complex will help to satisfy the immediate need for additional sports facilities. The City’s initial program for the Complex was for two girls’ softball fields and multi-use fields with one being suitable for competitive games. The program of uses was further expanded to include the necessary support uses for the athletic fields as well as passive and active uses attractive to a variety of age groups. The additional program elements include:

1. A concession stand and restrooms;
2. Informal gathering and picnic areas;
3. Play ground areas adjacent to the fields;
4. Walkways and trails; and
5. Sufficient parking to accommodate consecutive events during the
playing season.

The City intends to build first phase of this project utilizing local bond issue dollars issued in 2005.  The approximate cost of Phase I is $1.5 million.  City officials have completed the master plan and preparing to go out to bid for project construction, excepted in the spring of 2009.  Future phases will be built later based on the availability of funding.

Construction is complete as of August 2010.

The City is now in the process of formulating a maintenance and operational plan for the Complex.  Field will be ready for use in spring 2011.  Look for more details to come in the near future.

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The project is intended to create a pedestrian connection between the two neighborhoods through the construction of a walking path on two undeveloped parcels of land.  The project has a $20,000 budget ($5,000 of which is grant funded) and was started in late 2008.  The project is complete.

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· Sylvia Stull Farmstead Property (Sample Road)

Sample Road, 40 acres - Bequeathed to the City by former City Board of Commissioners member Sylvia Stull.  The City is currently in the process of planning and taking public input on the future use of this property.

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· Buhl Park Casino Renovation Project

Buhl Park received approximately $1.25M in grant funding through the State and Federal government to complete renovations to the Buhl Farm Park Casino Building. Total Project Cost : $2.5 M  Project construction is scheduled for 2009-2010.




  November 4, 2008 Press Release - $750,000 state grants come through for the Buhl Park Casino project - City received $500,000 in state funds for North Buhl Farm Drive Corridor Project

  May 21, 2009 Press Release - State Rep. Mark Longietti announces $500,000 in additional state funding for Buhl Park Casino Renovation Project

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· LindenPointe Training & Workforce Development Building

Construction is complete.

More information @ www.lindenpointe.com

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· LindenPointe Technology Center & Business Incubator

Construction began in June 2010 and is schedule for completion in September 2011.

More information @ www.lindenpointe.com
 

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· Shenango Valley Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan

The Shenango Valley municipalities of the City of Sharon, City of Hermitage, City of Farrell, Wheatland Borough, West Middlesex Borough & Shenango Township, with assistance from Spotts, Stevens, McCoy, Inc. and the Mercer County Regional Planning Commission, are in the process of developing a multi-municipal comprehensive plan for the region.

Two multi-municipal comprehensive plans will be prepared in this planning process. One plan will focus on Farrell City, Hermitage City, Sharon City, and Wheatland Borough. The second plan will focus on West Middlesex Borough and Shenango Township. Both plans will be coordinated with each other and with a multi-municipal comprehensive plan recently completed for the Boroughs of Clark and Sharpsville and the Township of South Pymatuning, so as to result in coordinated planning for the greater Shenango Valley region.  Click here for more details.

 Draft Plan available for viewing (MCRPC link, 43MB)  October 2007

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· Hermitage Town Center Study

The Hermitage Town Center Study is a community-based planning project, sponsored by the Mercer County Regional Planning Commission and the City of Hermitage. The goal of the project is to develop a master plan for the area that will lead to the establishment of a memorable town center for the City of Hermitage; one that creates a unique identity based on a walkable, mixed-use community. The project is focused on the intersection of Rt. 18 and Rt. 62 (State St.), but will extend out beyond that to include to a wider area in an effort to foster connections to the surrounding neighborhoods. The project was funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as a follow-up to the Rt. 18 North Study completed in 2001 that preceded the widening of the road through the City of Hermitage.  Click here to view the full report.  The Hermitage Town Center Study (w/addendum) was accepted by the Board of Commissioners at their March 26, 2008 meeting.

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