West Rockhill Transmission Main Project

West Rockhill Transmission Main Project

General Project Overview and Background:

Project: West Rockhill Transmission Main Project,

North Penn Water Authority (NPWA) will begin the construction of a new 12” water main on Ridge Road, beginning at County Line Road heading East to Almont Road and Rt. 309 in West Rockhill Township on or about February 3, 2025.

Project Summary:

This new transmission water main is necessary to provide reliable and safe drinking water to our existing customers in Sellersville Borough and West Rockhill Township. The transmission main will increase capacity, improve water quality and provide fire protection to this corridor.

We anticipate the construction work for the water pipe to take approximately 9 months to complete, weather permitting. This work is being done in cooperation with West Rockhill Township and PennDOT.

Temporary trench restoration will immediately follow water main installation. Final restoration will be completed per PennDOT specifications.

Tentative Project Timeline (will be updated weekly):

Week of 1/23/25 – begin staging and bore pits – No impact to travel on Ridge Road

Week of 2/3/25 – begin boring under route 309 – No impact to travel on Ridge Road

Week of 2/17/25 – begin water main installation on Almont Rd – No impact to travel on Ridge Road

March 2025 – begin water main installation on Ridge Road

July 2025 – substantial completion

September 2025 – final completion

 

Customer Impact:

In order to ensure the public and workers’ safety and to expedite the projects completion, the road will be closed to through traffic during the hours of work (9:00 am – 3:00 pm) and a detour will be in place.

At the end of each workday, the roadway will be open and traversable.

School buses, emergency vehicles and residents will have access to their homes, but may experience minor delays in some instances.

We will make every effort to keep unobstructed access open to local residents to the fullest extent possible.

We have notified the School District and your local emergency response units to assure they will have access and that your essential services are not interrupted.

For your protection, we have documented the property frontage of your curbs, sidewalks, blacktop, lawns and driveways to ensure that any damage that may be caused is restored to a condition that is at least equal to the current condition. All concrete, blacktop, or grassy areas that are dug up will be restored.

 

FAQs:

How long will the road be closed?

• Portions of Ridge Rd will be closed daily Monday through Friday from 9AM-3PM during construction.
• Estimated to be 4 months.

What are the detour routes?

• Drivers will need details about alternate routes to plan their travels.
• See provided detour plan.

Will local businesses or homes along the road be affected?

• Local access will be available during the closure to property owners and essential services.

Why is this project necessary?

• This project will provide water from our Forest Park Water Treatment Plant to our customers in West Rockhill Township and Sellersville Borough. The improvements will include increase in fire protection, redundancy, and improved water quality.
• Learn more about our water treatment process.

Will emergency vehicles still have access?

• Yes, from either side of the road closure.

Will public transportation be affected?

• No

How far apart for fire hydrants?

• There are 11 proposed fire hydrants located approximately 1000 LF apart, giving 500 ft of coverage in either direction.

If someone wants to connect, will the road need to be dug up again?

• Yes, if a property owner requests a service line after final restoration, the road would need to be dug up again. This is why it is important any interested property owners reach out to West Rockhill Township for approval as soon as possible.

Tapping fee for transmission line, will that be worked through the township? 

• Tapping fees will be determined by the water service provider, which differs along the line.

How will updates be communicated during the project?

• We will post project status updates here weekly or as updates occur during construction.

For additional questions, please contact us via our website.

**Residents wanting public water on Ridge Road should contact West Rockhill Township for approval.  Those wanting service on Almont Road should apply before final paving restoration is completed by contacting North Penn Water Authority.

 

Our Commitment:

We regret any inconvenience that you may experience during this period. This improvement project is part of our ongoing, asset management plan to continue to provide our customers with high quality drinking water and adequate fire protection.