Lower Dolington Road Utility Relocation Discussion

In May 2022, the Township Engineer informed the Board of Supervisors that the LDRT project encountered some “unexpected utility conflicts” during construction, which impact the underground infiltration trenches designed as part of this project. This is predominately in the area between Stanford Place and Everett Drive. Lumens was scheduled to relocate their conduit last year, which became January, then April, and now possibly the end of May – and longer into August! On July 11, 2022, RVE, the Newtown Township Engineering firm, hosted a meeting with Lumens to discuss scheduling of the relocation of their cable. Lumens said it may take 2-3 weeks to find a contractor and the work can be done within 1 day once begun. According to the August 5, 2022, Engineer’s Report, “Lumens indicated on 8/2/2022 that their relocation project has been awarded to a contractor and will provide the Township a schedule for material procurement and construction.” At the July 11, 2022, conference call with Lumens, they said that “as soon as we have our contractor on board we can set up a timeline and give you guys what you’re looking for.” As of August 25, 2022, Lumens has not yet provided a timeline and the delay continues.