Peters Township Readies Construction Projects

Peters Township Council deliberated several upcoming construction projects that are ongoing or will be taking place over the next year. Council approved a road paving project that will cost $1.4 million dollars. Six contractors supplied bids and A. Liberoni, Inc. was awarded the contract. Council also authorized a $250,000 design contract to EPM Architecture for the design of a new fire department substation in the Venetia area of the township. The township will also be seeking bids for the design of the new aquatic center in Rolling Hills Park. In addition to seeking bids for the aquatic center, Council also authorized a change order for $691,500 for grading work to be done for the yet approved aquatic center. Township Manager Paul Lauer explained to Council that this is the most economical and logistical means to get the grading work for the pool done. He stressed that whether the pool is done this year or in ten years this work is necessary and will avoid future disruption in the park if the pool project is delayed into the future. He also stated that if the pool is never built, the graded area could easily be repurposed. Lauer also updated council on the success of the Covid-19 Vaccination Program being run by Washington Health System in the Recreation Center. He states that now wait times for vaccinations have decreased significantly and appointments are now being met in days and not weeks.