MIDDLESEX TWP — The township is moving closer to replacing a culvert under Overbrook Road, according to information township engineer Jeff Mikesic presented Wednesday afternoon at the supervisors work session.

Mikesic said the project specifications have been compiled in preparation for submitting the GP-11 package, a conservation maintenance application to be reviewed by DEP.

“I just wanted to review it with you guys,” Mikesic said.

Providing different examples of culvert sizing, Mikesic said the township needs to install a pipe that's at least 128 by 83 inches. This would stay within 50-year flood mitigation requirements established in township code.

The pipe and accompanying materials are quoted at $46,595 via COSTARS, the state's cooperative purchasing program.

“We obviously could look at a larger option,” Mikesic said.

The existing pipe is 104 by 72 inches, according to supervisor chairman Mike Spreng. It's partially obstructed at the moment, which has led to road flooding. The bigger pipe should help ease water flow, according to township officials.

Supervisors approved the paperwork for the GP-11, going with a pipe that's 128 by 83 inches.

Township manager Adam Hartwig said he'll see if the bridge project work can be done by Butler County, which maintains county bridges. This wouldn't cost the township anything, installation-wise.

Spreng said the S-bend on Overbrook Road near the Middlesex Crossing development should also be paved. The project would be about 500 feet. Mike Hnath, township solicitor, said the area may be short enough that it could be considered a change order to the culvert project.

The township will look into the paving project.

Siggy Pehel, president of the Glade Run Lake Conservancy, reported to the supervisors about a community event held last week at the lake. The evening included raffles and food trucks and stands, and showcased some of the features of the lake.“Over 100 cars showed up,” Pehel said. “The intent was to get people out.”Pehel said the conservancy raised about $500 through raffle ticket sales and proceeds from food trucks. The money will go toward maintaining the lake property.The group is considering making it a monthly event in the future, according to Pehel.“(To) get something for people to do in the community,” Pehel said. “It's a fun way to make money.”