MILLCREEK TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY CENTER
PROJECT TIMELINE
Developing A Vision for the Future of Community Engagement and Recreation
2022
Millcreek Township completes Official Map process , identifying key properties within the Township that could be beneficial for future use . Shrine Club property identified as a location of interest for acquisition and conservation due to its size , central location , and adjacency to a Township park .
2024 , FEBRUARY
Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan is finalized and adopted by Millcreek Township . Three key focus areas for the department were found : promoting connectivity and walkability to recreational assets , boost marketing , promotion , and community engagement , and target investments into centralized high demand recreational assets and amenities . This final key focus area had a directive to assess the feasibility of developing a centralized community center which incorporates high demand recreational assets such as fitness and wellness programs , hiking and walking trails , and a pool .
2024 , DECEMBER
Township signs Letter of Intent to purchase Shrine Club property .
EXPLORATION PHASE
STRATEGIC PLANNING & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
PROPERTY ACQUISITION DISCUSSIONS & NEGOTIATIONS
DUE DILIGENCE PERIOD ASSESSMENTS
2000-2023
Multiple administrations at Millcreek Township explore potential sites and opportunities for a community center .
2023
Parks and Recreation Department begins strategic planning for community needs . Conducts Community Survey Hosts 3 Public Engagement Sessions Organizes Findings Open House and Public Presentation at Board of Supervisors meeting
2024
Township enters negotiations with the Shriners Organization for the Shrine Club property . illcreek
MILLCREEK TOWNSHIP NEWS
2025 , JANUARY - MARCH
Township hires ISES Corp for Property Conditions
Assessment . Focus areas include : Site inspections ( structural frame , plumbing , HVAC , electrical , etc .) Cost estimations and timeline for replacement of major systems
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT & DECISION MAKING
2025 , MAY
End of Due Diligence Period ; Board of Supervisors will make final decision on whether to proceed with the property acquisition and community center development .
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2024 , NOVEMBER - 2025 , MARCH
Township hires Ballard King for Feasibility Study on community center . Study will cover : Market area analysis Programming & operations analysis Economic impact projections Recreational trends , demographic needs , cost projections , and revenue projections
2025 , APRIL
Public engagement sessions to review findings of the feasibility and property conditions studies . Collect additional public feedback .