Peters Township Deals With Roads & Fire Substation

Peters Township Council took on several discussions related to private roads, connections between new and existing housing developments and what the township refers to as minimum maintenance roads. Township Manager Paul Lauer briefed council on the desire of residents of privately owned Mt. Blaine Dr. to have their road brought up to standard for adoption. A second concern is connection between housing plans. The township’s police and fire chiefs and Public Works director all spoke about the need for connections between neighborhoods for safety and efficiency needs. At issue is a current block of Manor Way by current residents not allowing the Juniper Woods Plan to connect to Manor Way. Currently, emergency services must leave Peters Township and enter through Upper St. Clair to render aid. The removal of that block would significantly reduce response times. Also discussed was bringing what the township describes as minimum maintenance roads into current compliance. Council also got its first look at preliminary drawings of the new fire department substation that will be located on Bebout Road. Current designs are in excess of desired spending and changes are being considered. Construction is scheduled for 2022.