NIEMEYER ROAD COVERED BRIDGE
2-16-2023 UPDATE – The project is to rehabilitate the bridge that carries Niemeyer Road over LeBoeuf Creek in Waterford Township, Erie County, PA. Work will include the rehabilitation of the existing bridge with new abutments, I-beams and decking. Once complete, the bridge will reopen and have a 15-ton weight limit. The existing bridge, owned by Waterford Township, is a single span, single lane bridge was built in 1875 and has been closed to traffic since May of 2011. An estimated construction cost for the project is $2,300,000 and the project will be funded using a combination of federal and state funding. This project is funded at least in part by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, advertising for the project is scheduled for April 6, 2023, with bid opening on May 11, 2023. Construction should begin in August of 2023.
Current Public Comment Period – The purpose of the public comment period is to introduce the project and receive input regarding any questions or concerns with the project. It is also an opportunity for the public to review and comment on the project’s potential effect upon Cultural Resources pursuant to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation’s 36 CFR Part 800 regulations implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
Comments and questions can be submitted to Ryan Minor, project manager for consultant HRG, at rminor@hrg-inc.com, 724/779-4777, or 255 Elm St, Oil City, PA 16301. View the Niemeyer Road Bridge plans and complete the online comment at www.penndot.pa.gov/District1
Meeting Agenda- Please note, the Agenda can fluctuate. While we do our best to keep it current, sometimes issues are resolved or added without the opportunity to update the Agenda on the website. If you would like to make public comment please contact Sharon before 2:00 pm the day prior to the meeting.
February 15, 2023 Regular Business Meeting Agenda
February 1, 2023 Regular Business Meeting Agenda
January 18, 2023 Regular Business Meeting Agenda
January 3, 2023 Reorganization Agenda and Regular Business Meeting Agenda
December 21, 2022 Board of Supervisors Regular Business Meeting agenda
December 7, 2022 Board of Supervisors Regular Business Meeting agenda
November 16, 2022 Board of Supervisors Regular Business Meeting agenda
November 2, 2022 Board of Supervisors Regular Business Meeting agenda
October 18, 2022 Board of Supervisors Regular Business Meeting agenda
August 11, 2022 Sewer Water Authority Meeting Agenda
October 5, 2022 Board of Supervisors Regular Business Meeting Agenda
MARCH-11-2023-PLANNING-COMMISSION-AGENDA
Waterford Township is a small rural community located in southern Erie County, Pennsylvania. The Township consist of 50.22 square miles and has a population of approximately 3,920 residents. The Township maintains 72 miles of roads; 34 miles of State maintained roads. We’re located in the Fort LeBoeuf School District.
Zoning Permits are required in Waterford Township. Please call the Zoning Administrator, 814-796-3413, with any permit questions BEFORE building anything or locating a manufactured building on your property. This includes sheds and any pools with a depth of more than 24 inches. A list of permits, fees, and forms are listed under Forms/Permits at the top of the page.
Township Office Hours
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday. The phone number for the Municipal Building Office is 814/796-2109. Fax number is 814/796-6915, and email is wtfdtwp@verizon.net
Zoning Office Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Thursdays 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The phone number for the zoning office is 814-796-3413 call or text
Email: zoning.wtfdtwp@icloud.com
Supervisor Meetings
First and Third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. To be placed on the agenda for public comment please call the office before 2:00 p.m. on the day of scheduled meeting.
Planning Commission
Second Saturday of each month, at 9 a.m. Subdivision maps seeking final review must be turned in with payment at least one week prior to scheduled meeting. If you would like to be placed on the agenda for public comment, or preliminary review of plans, please contact the Zoning Office to be placed on the agenda at least one week prior to the scheduled meeting.
Waterford Community Food Pantry
140 West 6th Street
P.O. Box 755
Waterford, PA 16441 wtfdcfp@gmail.com Check us out on Facebook!
2nd & 3rd Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon
2nd Thursday from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
3rd Monday from 10 a.m. to noon 60 + will be the 2nd Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon
.Waterford Twp Tax Collector
Melissa Oberlander
12723 Rt. 19s, Suite A, PO Box 718
Waterford, PA 16441 814/796-1500
Hours: March – December : Tues. & Thurs. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Wed. 2-6 p.m.