Public Works 101 in Upper Allen Township
Public Works 101 in Upper Allen Township
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This page provides a basic, factual overview of how Public Works functions in Upper Allen Township, based on the Township’s published department pages, service pages, and contact information.
This page provides a basic, factual overview of how Public Works functions in Upper Allen Township, based on the Township’s published department pages, service pages, and contact information.
In Upper Allen Township, the Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining and supporting many of the core services residents rely on every day. According to the Township, the department has 12 staff members, maintains more than 79 miles of Township roads, and also handles the winter upkeep of an additional 7 miles of state roads. The Township says Public Works is responsible for snow plowing, paving, pothole repairs, stormwater systems, curbside brush pickup, traffic signals, and signs.
What Public Works commonly handles
What Public Works commonly handles
Based on Upper Allen Township’s public information, Public Works commonly includes:
Road maintenance
Maintenance and upkeep of Township roads, including paving and pothole repairs.
Snow and ice operations
Snow plowing is a core Public Works responsibility. The Township also publishes snow guidance for residents, including no parking during snow emergencies on Township-maintained streets and a reminder that snow should not be pushed into Township roads.
Traffic signals and signs
Upper Allen states that it owns and maintains all traffic signals within the Township, and residents are directed to contact the Township Office if a signal is not operating properly.
Brush pickup and roadside support
The Public Works page specifically lists curbside brush pickup among the department’s responsibilities.
Stormwater system support
The Public Works page includes stormwater systems among department responsibilities. At the same time, Upper Allen also has separate stormwater staff and programs tied to its MS4 and Stormwater Authority functions, so stormwater responsibilities in the Township appear to be shared across departments and programs rather than handled only by one office.
What is separate from Public Works in Upper Allen Township
What is separate from Public Works in Upper Allen Township
Parks
Upper Allen has a separate Parks Department. The Township says the Parks and Public Works Departments work closely together, but Parks is its own department with its own staff and mission.
Sewer
Upper Allen also has a separate Sewer Department, including a department director and wastewater treatment plant operations.
Stormwater billing and some program administration
The Township’s contact page separates Public Works - Roads/Facilities, Public Works - MS4 Coordinator, Stormwater Management, and Sewer Department - Sewer & Stormwater Billing, which suggests residents may need to contact different staff depending on whether the issue involves roads, illicit discharge/dumping, stormwater management, or billing.
Why Public Works matters to community growth
Why Public Works matters to community growth
Public Works plays an important role in how Upper Allen Township functions day to day and how it supports future development. Roads, drainage, traffic controls, and maintenance all affect safety, access, and the Township’s ability to keep pace with change. Upper Allen’s roadway improvement program and road management planning also show that road maintenance is part of a longer-term infrastructure process, not just short-term repairs.
Common questions residents may have
Common questions residents may have
Who handles traffic signal problems?
Upper Allen says residents should call the Township Office about traffic signal outages because the Township owns and maintains all traffic signals within Upper Allen.
Who handles after-hours urgent Public Works issues?
The Public Works page says that for after-hour urgent needs or to report traffic light issues, residents should contact the police department.
Does Public Works handle private property snow removal?
No. Upper Allen’s snow removal page says no Township personnel or equipment will be used for snow removal on private property.
Does Public Works handle everything related to stormwater?
Not entirely. Upper Allen’s public information shows that stormwater responsibilities are spread across Public Works, stormwater inspectors/MS4 functions, the Stormwater Authority, and billing contacts.
Contact information
Contact information
Upper Allen Township lists the following contacts relevant to Public Works and related services:
Public Works - Roads/Facilities: Corey Stazewski
Public Works - MS4 Coordinator / Illegal Discharge-Dumping: Collin Barge
Stormwater Management: Garrett Vanderbrake
Township Office: 717-766-0756
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