BRENTWOOD CONTINUING TO INVEST IN ITS FUTURE

Brentwood ’ s 2023 Capital Improvement Program

replacement of the lights on Field No . 3 as well as some decorative light posts along the pathway from the parking lot down into Brentwood Park . It is expected that this project will be completed in time for the September 9th Brentwood Community Day that will once again take place in the park .

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CITY BRIEFLY OF MCKEESPORT BRENTWOOD NEWS

Brentwood Borough invests millions of dollars into a variety of construction projects every year . These capital improvement projects include updating our streets for improved mobility , improving our storm drains , updating our many amenities in our park and stadium , and many more . Capital improvement projects can also include investments to build or rehabilitate buildings such as our Civic Center and recreational facilities . These critical , long-term investments help support our economic vitality and promote livable neighborhoods .

These projects can be in any one of a variety of stages — planning , design , procurement , construction and closeout — and vary in length of time from several months to several years . Regardless of their size or scope , these types of projects provide a tangible example of how Brentwood does it Better !

The Borough has budgeted nearly $ 5.3 million dollar ’ s worth of capital projects in 2023 the following are a few updates on some of these projects .

• Former Borough Building Site If you have walked or driven by the site of the former Borough Building , you may have noticed that something was missing . The colossal , nearly 100-year-old concrete and granite structure is no longer there ! The area has been graded and seeded to make the area as appealing as possible until the site is developed . Refer to a separate article pertaining to the plans for this valuable piece of property in the central business district .

• Sidewalk Cost Sharing Project In the ninth year of this highly popular program , the Borough will be able to make close to $ 100,000 worth of repairs to the Borough sidewalks . Remember , this amount will be offset by the participating resident ’ s share of these costs . N & N Landscaping and Concrete , Inc . was awarded this year ’ s contract to replace the many hazardous concrete sidewalks and concrete curbs .

This project will entail the restoration of defective sections of sidewalk and the installation of new slabs in locations that contain gaps . Targeted streets are : 1 . Catskill Ave . from Brownsville Rd . to terminus 2 . W . Bellecrest Ave . from Brownsville Rd . to Kestner Ave . 3 . W . Francis Ave . from Brownsville Rd . to W . Garden Rd .

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The contractor will be starting this project on July 24 , 2023 and is expected to be completed by September 30 , 2023 .

• 2023 Road Paving Program Year 9 of the Borough ’ s continuous 5-Year

Street Rehabilitation and Maintenance Plan includes the improvements of eight ( 8 ) streets and alleyways .

• W . Francis Avenue - Brownsville Rd . to W . Garden Rd .

• Alley Way - W . Francis Avenue to End

• Recker Way - Bookman to Regan

• Fallert Way - W . Garden Ave . to Wida Way

• Bookman Avenue - Laveton St . to Knoepp Way

• W . Bellecrest - Brownsville Rd . to Kestner

• Catskill - Brownsville Rd . to End

• Knoepp Way - Bookman to End

This year ’ s contract was awarded to El Grande Industries , Inc ., the low bidder , for $ 497,582.70 . It is anticipated that this project will commence following the completion of the sidewalks and curbing on the respective streets sometime in August 2023 with a completion date of November 30 , 2023 .

• ADA Curb Ramps Partially funded through grants from the South Hills Council of Governments ( SHACOG ) Community Development Block Grant Program , the Borough was able to improve and / or install the required ADA Curb Ramps throughout the Borough . The locations of these ADA Curb Ramps typically correspond with the Borough ’ s Road Paving and Sidewalk program .

• Civic Center Renovations Project The Borough will be receiving bids from contractors in August 2023 associated with major interior renovations of the Brentwood Civic Center . This approximately two-milliondollar project is estimated to be completed in 2024 .

• Field No . 3 and Park Lighting Project The Borough was able to secure a grant for $ 187,000 from the Department of Community and Natural Resources ( DCNR ) to help partially fund the long overdue

• Stadium ADA Restrooms and Calming Shelter

The new $ 1 million Stadium ADA Restrooms and Calming Shelter has been completed just in time for football season . This welcomed amenity will provide a safe shelter for our youth utilizing the stadium field should the need arise . In addition , much needed ADA restrooms , a drinking fountain , and storage will also be provided .

• Tennis Court Resurfacing / Pickleball Courts

The Borough has approved the resurfacing of the Tennis Court . Following the resurfacing , the court will be lined for tennis but it will also be lined to include the parameters of at least one , possibly two , pickleball courts . A mobile pickleball net will be provided . This project should be completed in September 2023 .

2024 and Beyond …. If you think that is a lot , Brentwood is already planning for next year ’ s projects ! In addition to the Sidewalk , ADA Ramps , and Road Paving Projects , Borough Officials are planning on some of the following :

• Field No . 4 ADA Access Improvements Project

• A Walking Trail in the Hollow

• Dewalt Avenue Streetscape

Improvements

• DPW Park Storage Facility

• Redevelopment of the Former Borough Building site .

• Wanley Road improvements .

• Resurfacing of the Basketball Courts

• Resurfacing of the Playground

• Repaving of the Brentwood Park Parking Lot

After looking at some old photographs of the park , swimming pool , and stadium , it is hard to believe it is the same location . There are a lot more improvements not as “ glamorous ” or visible as the abovementioned project but very necessary . Hundreds of thousands of dollars of improvements to the Borough ’ s sanitary sewer system and stormwater system take place every year to make sure everything is flowing freely .

We ’ ll keep you up to date on these and much more !