June 24, 2026 Board of Commissioners - Capital Improvement Plan Workshop

The Lower Merion Township Board of Commissioners held a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Workshop on June 24, 2026, focusing primarily on the 2027 capital budget and a five-year outlook through 2031. The workshop reviewed completed and ongoing capital projects, including major infrastructure improvements such as road paving, bridge maintenance, playground replacements, and the Ardmore Avenue Community Center, the township's largest project to date. Financial discussions highlighted the township's capital funding status, including the depletion of 2025 bond proceeds, projected capital spending of approximately $20 million, and the need for new debt issuance potentially in late 2026 to finance ongoing and future projects. Staff emphasized the importance of realistic budgeting and cash flow management, with plans to present a draft CIP budget in November. Commissioners discussed specific projects, including traffic network evaluations, sustainability infrastructure, and various road and intersection improvements, with some requests to reinstate previously deferred projects. The workshop concluded with staff committing to refine cost estimates and cash flow projections and to continue engaging with commissioners on project priorities.