Published October 06. 2026 01:10PM<\/p>\n
At the Sept. 16 Hanover Township, Lehigh County, Council meeting, council approved the Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority taxiway A and parking garage reduction security and escrow request presented at the Sept. 2 council meeting. The security cost estimate is in the amount of $1,416,430.95 and the amount of escrow is $50,000.<\/p>\n
The parking and walkway project builds a new multilevel structure providing 1,000 additional parking spaces directly across from the main airport terminal. The pedestrian walkway features an elevated, covered and climate-controlled pedestrian bridge connecting the garage directly to ticket counters and security.<\/p>\n
Funding for the airport development is backed by state grants that include $1.3 million from the Commonwealth Financing Authority and a $2 million federal grant for elevators and escalators. The project\u2019s completion is expected to occur during late 2028.<\/p>\n
Additionally, council approved resolution 2026-43 for a preliminary\/final development plan for the LNAA taxiway D and cargo.<\/p>\n
Under unfinished business, council approved ordinance 675, bill 2026-07, to approve the solicitation of bids for a contract regarding the 2026 sanitary sewer and storm sewer rehabilitation project, a public capital improvement, to be substantially in the form provided to council.<\/p>\n
Its approval, in an amount not to exceed $1 million is subject to certain change order and unit price adjustments, and its award will be by resolution of council after such public bidding.<\/p>\n
During new business, council approved the authorization to file the minimum municipal obligation non-uniformed pension report.<\/p>\n
Council also voted to authorize the township manager to release payment four for SLC Excavating LLC for the Sherwood Park pickleball and basketball courts project in the amount of $18,852.50. The courts are nearing completion and will provide residents of all ages exercise and fun.<\/p>\n
The authorization for a time extension request change order for the Sherwood Park pickleball and basketball courts to October 2026 was also approved.<\/p>\n
Council approved the minutes of the Sept. 2 meeting and all bills up to Sept. 16.<\/p>\n
The next Hanover Township, Lehigh County, Council meeting is set for 7 p.m. Oct. 7 at the municipal building, 2202 Grove St., Allentown. Visit hanleco.org to review the meeting\u2019s agenda.<\/p>\n
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