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After much anticipation, the Township is pleased to announce
the grand reopening of Fall Run Park, on May 6, 2018 at 1:00 p.m.
In September 2015 the walking trails and bridges were severely
damaged by a microburst storm. Many of the bridges were washed
off their foundations, and stream erosion from the storm caused
washouts along the trails rendering them impassible. Over the
course of 30 years the Township has repaired the trail and walking
bridges however, these repairs did not hold up to the storms we
experienced in Shaler Township.
After much discussion and a bid process, the Township awarded
an engineering contract to Gateway Engineers to design new
walkways and bridges anchored with secure foundations. In
addition, the streambed was groomed to prevent continued
erosion. A contract was awarded to Gregori Contracting for these
repairs at a cost of $820,348. All of these plans were approved by
the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources.
The Township applied for several grants at the state level and
were successful in obtaining two grants. With the assistance of
Senator Randy Vulakovich, the Township received a $260,000
grant. Through the efforts of State Representatives Hal English
and Dom Costa, the Township received another grant in the amount
of $300,000. Both of these grants were from the Redevelopment
Authority of Allegheny County through the Gaming Economic
Development Fund and were instrumental in providing the funds
necessary to complete this project in a timely manner. The Township
is grateful for the efforts of these elected officials for these grants.
Family Fun Event Details: Join us for this fun filled day and help us
to celebrate the reopening of our beautiful park.
Activities: Children’s scavenger hunt, bounce houses and crafts.
Crafts: Be creative and make your own “birdnoculars” to view birds
along the trail, and your Fall Run Park memory “platescape”.
Speakers who will highlight the nature and wildlife found
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the park.
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Informational Booth to explain the natural aspects of the park
renovations.
Cookout with light refreshments provided.
Sponsored by: Shaler Township and Gateway Engineers
2017 Gypsy Moth Risk Assessment Report
Data collected during the 2017 risk assessment surveys indicate that gypsy moth
populations within Shaler Township are on the decline. The average egg mass
density for the entire managed area of Shaler Township has decreased from an
average of 12 egg masses per acre (EMA) that hatched in the spring of 2017, to non-
detectable levels in 2018. The targeted release of the gypsy moth specific fungus,
Entomophaga maimaiga, in the spring of 2017 reduced gypsy moth populations.
No defoliation, tree mortality, or nuisance associated with caterpillars and their
excrement was observed or reported. It is important to remember that gypsy
moth is a cycle pest and cannot be eradicated. In the past, multiple years of low
populations have preceded years of high and even outbreak levels. A continuation
of the risk assessment and consultation program is recommended.
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