Naylor's Run Channel Emergency Repairs and CDBG Reallocation
Haverford
Summary
Residents from Woodland Drive questioned the township about the bidding details and historical design of the emergency channel wall repairs following a collapse behind their properties. Township engineers and officials explained the safety necessity of replacing the temporary wall before winter storms arrive.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
The emergency repair contract was awarded to JMC Contractors for $372,500.
Residents living near Naylor's Run and the general public benefit from restored channel stability and flood control safety.
Property owners have experienced yard disruption and loss of usable land due to the channel collapse and subsequent construction.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Haverford Township Board of Commissioners — September 14, 2026
Residents from Woodland Drive questioned the township about the bidding details and historical design of the emergency channel wall repairs following a collapse behind their properties. Township engineers and officials explained the safety necessity of replacing the temporary wall before winter storms arrive.
Haverford Township Board of Commissioners Work Session — September 8, 2026
Following a collapse of 110 feet of the concrete reinforced Naylor's Run channel, the township is awarding repair contracts and reallocating $150,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds to cover emergency flood remediation.
Haverford Township Board of Commissioners Work Session — August 3, 2026
The finance committee is reviewing options to fund emergency repairs for the Nailer's Rung Creek retaining wall using grants, loans, and township reserves.
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