42nd Annual Civic trust awards
Civic Trust Award
Palmer Township Public Works/Utilities
This award is the highest tribute that the association of professionals can pay to a business, corporation or individual conducting commerce within the township boundaries of Palmer. It is intended to recognize significant physical improvement to existing properties, as well as new structures, which through the free-enterprise system, in turn, make an outstanding contribution to the business climate of the township.
Award Presentation by Debra Young
BIP recognizes Palmer Township, represented tonight by Township Manager, Chris Christman and Director of Public Services, Tom Adams. When the property was purchased for Palmer Township’s Parks Facility and Recycling Center on Hartley Avenue, there was foresight to consolidate the different departments to one area on the 19.32 adjacent acres and build the Palmer Township Public Works / Utilities Building.
Boyle Construction served as general contractor for the new Building, which brought together Palmer Township’s Public Works, Utilities, and Sewage Departments under one roof. The 42,500 SF facility features offices, a kennel, storage, a truck wash, a training room, a service center, 12 double-door truck bays, and 14 single-door truck bays. The facility’s site allows truck bay access from both the east and west sides of the building, with a 35-foot aisle between the two-bay entrances and space for future equipment purchases. The Township Salt shed is also located on the rear of the property.
The new building includes offices for the Superintendent of Public Works/Parks/Utilities and his Assistant and there is an office for the Assistant Superintendent of Public Utilities. The Public Works and Utilities Department is home to 18 employees.
BIP Congratulates Palmer Township on the new facility .