Whitemarsh Twp Breaks Ground On New Administrative Building

WHITEMARSH TOWNSHIP, PA — Before 2020 ends, Whitemarsh Township's administrative office will have its own home at 2015 Joshua Road in Lafayette Hill.

The township authority recently broke ground on the 2,500 square foot state-of-the-art building. A release from the township states it will feature solar panels and a clear story to bring in natural lighting.

The site is also home to Whitemarsh Township Authority's wastewater treatment plant.

During a groundbreaking ceremony, Chairman Timothy Ferris said the new building will let the authority reach its goal of having its own space for operations.

“Our board wanted an office to call its own and not to continue to rent a space that was not beneficial to our operations,” Ferris said.

According to the release, the facility's more than $1 million construction cost will be derived from the authority's capital reserve. Residents and customers of the authority in Whitemarsh Township, Springfield, Plymouth Township, Whitpain Township, Ambler and Conshohocken will not see a rate increase.

“I am grateful for our staff’s work on all aspects of our new home, from finding the location, design of the building, and the incorporation of renewable energy through solar power and natural lighting,” Ferris said. “I am proud to break ground on the future home for our administration. We look forward to moving into our new 2,500-square-foot office and continuing to provide the best service possible to our customers.”

The building is developed for the future, and it's expected to last 50 to 100 years.