Public Works

The Director of Public Works oversees the Streets Department with over 95 miles of Township roadways, the Parks Department with over 111 acres of parkland, and the Wastewater Treatment Plant with 225 miles of sewer lines and 10 pumping stations.

The Department of Public Works oversees many responsibilities in the day-to-day operation of the Township.  For an overview of those responsibilities, please see this presentation.

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    2023 Paving Project

    We ask that anyone living on one of these roads take this time to check and make sure your trees and bushes are at least 15 ft. high above the roads and at least 3 ft. behind the edge of the roadway. I Read on...
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    Electronics Recycling and Shredding Event

    Spring 2023 Electronic and Shredding Event - April 8 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Township Administration Building Read on...
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    Congratulations to Nate Yarnall & Hugh Boyce!

    We would like to congratulate Nate Yarnall and Hugh Boyce from the Streets Department for their recent accomplishments. Read on...
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    Ray Halvorsen: Supervisor, Public Works Director Remembered

    Raymond Halvor Halvorsen, who served for as a West Goshen Supervisor and as the Township’s Public Works Director for fifteen years, was born in Flushing, New York on April 14, 1951. Read on...
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    Tree and Vegetation Maintenance

    Trees and vegetation may not obstruct traffic control signs or fire hydrants. Read on...
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    Street Milling and Paving Notice

    West Goshen Township will be milling and paving roads. We ask that anyone living on one of the roads please check and make sure your trees and bushes are at least 15 feet high above the roads and at least three feet behind the edge of the roadway. Read on...
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    Free Electronics Recycling and Shred Event

    Date: Saturday April 2, 2022 Time: 9am-12pm Location: West Goshen Township Municipal Complex, 1025 Paoli Pike Read on...
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    Updated Snow Removal Information

    The West Goshen Public Works Department takes great pride in its ability to quickly and safely clear snow from the Township’s 100 miles of roadways. West Goshen residents play a key role in the Township’s snow removal efforts. Read on...
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    Reminder about New Waste Carts

    Starting Monday November 8th Republic Services will begin changing out the gray township trash carts for their new blue carts. This is for trash cars only, not recycling. Read on...
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    Street Sweeping

    West Goshen recently took delivery of a new street sweeper. Read on...
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    New Waste Bins Coming Soon

    Waste carts will be replaced with new carts delivery starting on November 8, 2021. Read on...
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    Street Tree Ordinance Reminder

    Please remember to clear overhanging tree limbs near streets and do not plant trees less than 3 feet from the roadway. Read on...
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    West Goshen's Public Works Department: Working to Ensure Uninterrupted Service During COVID

    COVID-19 did not slow the public works department down! Read more about how the West Goshen Township Public Works Department serves the community every day! Read on...
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    West Goshen Township Stormwater Improvements

    West Goshen Township is in the process of stormwater improvements and remediation and planning. Read on...
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    Meet the Public Works Department

    When is the last time you’ve thought about the West Goshen Public Works Department?  If your answer was “I don’t know…” or “Never,” you might be surprised that is just the way the department likes it. Read on...
  18. Trash & Recycling Collection Update

    Even during the COVID-19 crisis, your Township trash, recycling and bulk trash collection will continue normally. Read on...
  19. Yard Waste Collection Tips

    Yard Waste Collection Tips Read on...
  20. How the Public Can Help the Public Works Department this Spring

    “With the timing and preventative measures for COVID-19, we missed some of our usual spring activity like mulching or planting annuals and headed straight into mowing season,” said Director of Public Works Dave Woodward. Read on...
  21. Recycling Tips: What Can Be Recycled?

    Recycling Takes Little Effort On Your Part For A Big Difference To Our World Read on...
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