News and Events in
The Borough of Oxford
And Surrounding Areas
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Streetscape Schedule
Revised July 28, 2010
Sidewalk installation has resumed on the west side of S. 3rd Street. It is anticipated that work will be completed on the west side within the next week or two and work will shift to the east side.
Streetlights that are installed are being connected and will be lit if not completed already.
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Please visit all the local businesses. They need your support to get through
this streetscape project. Many of them are running sales or receiving
new inventory every day, so stop in.
Every effort has been made by all the utilities and PennDOT to keep this project moving forward. However, the safety of everyone is the priority.
Please understand this project involves working around all the utilities located in this area and for that reason there may be temporary work stoppages to allow utility employees ample time to confirm location of utility and/or to bring in equipment or materials needed in order to safely complete this job.
Both the utility companies and PennDOT want to keep traffic moving and utilities operating and are coordinating efforts with all involved in order to accomplish this.
We appreciate the patience of everyone during this project.
Please visit this site for updates.
$1.5 Million Streetscape Project
Begins in Oxford Borough
After the Oxford Borough’s successful completion of nearly $3 million dollars of infrastructure improvements including the South Third Street Waterline project in 2008, the long-anticipated streetscape project has begun on S. Third Street.
Success of this project depends heavily upon the business owners and residents of the orough. Projects of this magnitude require the cooperation of everyone on a daily basis. Although, the businesses will benefit greatly from the improvements, they pay heavily to receive those benefits.
The Borough is mindful that many business owners, put their life on hold while in the middle of the construction project. Daily noise, dust, and traffic issues present serious problems to those businesses located in the targeted area and surrounding area.
It is our hope that our Borough residents, and residents from surrounding municipalities will make a concerted effort to step over debris, and around construction equipment to frequent the businesses.
The project will include new streetlights, sidewalks and curbing, crosswalks, parking meters , bulb-outs, additional parking and landscaping will adorn South Third Street from Hodgson Street to arket Street. The improvements were made possible through a grant from the Community Revitalization Program. The Borough was fortunate to receive a grant for over $1.3 million for the project from Chester County Department of Community Development, upon recommendation of Chester County Commissioners Carol Aichele, Terence Farrell, and Kathy Cozzone. The funding for the streetlights was obtained by Oxford Mainstreet, Inc. (OMI) through a HUD grant in the amount of $200,000.
The Borough of Oxford and OMI have worked closely on this project. “OMI has worked diligently for many months to coordinate the purchase and delivery of our new streetlights,” Borough Manager Betsy Brantner said. “They are also working on obtaining accessories such as hanging baskets and banners which will be attached to the lights. They help us on every level. Their design committee as key to this project. Their commitment to the Borough is phenomenal.”
The streetscape project is expected to take about 12 weeks, depending on the weather. Contractors for the project are Flyway Excavating, Inc. from Lititz, PA. “The street will be open during the project, although there will be minor delays.” Public Works Supervisor John Schaible will be the project manager and can be contacted at 610-932-7970.
Parking will not be available on S. Third Street during the project, however there is parking available off of Broad Street. “The Borough has two municipal parking lots which have been upgraded before the project started, to provide parking for the spaces lost during construction. Landscaping, and lighting have been added to these areas. Final paving of the parking lot, and S. Third Street will take place at the completion of the streetscape project,” Brantner said. While the Streetscape Project has been a major focus, the Borough has been moving forward with other projects. Since the last Revitalization Plan was completed in 2003, they are currently working on an update of the plan. The Borough is also working with surrounding townships on a Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan. Most recently the Borough has started a Commercial Property Campaign to assist property owners with renting or selling commercial properties. And for those waiting for Dunkin Donuts, the expected opening is scheduled for May 3. “We are happy to say that the Oxford Square Mall is filled, with the recent additions of the Wine and Spirits Shop and Dunkin Donuts,” Brantner added.
A weekly schedule will be posted on the Borough’s website at oxfordborough.org. Anyone wishing to be placed on the Borough’s email list can also receive updates of the streetscape progress. Contact Betsy Brantner at 610-932-2500 to be placed on the list or for more information. The first week of the project contractors will establish traffic controls and remove trees from the sidewalks. Existing trees have caused deterioration to the sidewalks and were a potential problem for underground utilities. In their place landscaping will be installed. There is also an increase in street lighting from 17 lights to 39. Business owners are hopeful that their historic facades and signs will now be more visible to shoppers, and sidewalks will be safer. Next week, demolition will begin at Hodgson Street and move north.
When all is said and done the goal is not just to have a pretty streetscape, but to continue to have a vibrant business community.
“OMI provides a great support to the business community and they certainly work well the Borough. Together we plan to continue pushing for revitalization,” Brantner said. “I ask everyone to lease support Oxford businesses during our construction. Watch and be a part of our progress.”
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Streetscape Project Has Begun!
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New lighting has been placed in the Oxford Municipal Parking Lot off of Broad Street.
This is the first part of the long-awaited Streetscape Project. Once the parking
lot and Broad Street improvements are completed, there will be over 60 parking spaces
available.
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The long awaited Oxford Streetscape Project has begun. The first part of the project involved work to the parking lots off of Broad Street. .
The improvements were completed in advance of the Third Street improvements in order to provide sufficient parking throughout both projects.
The contractor will work with everyone to enable access for deliveries to all businesses. Please allow a minimum of two hours advanced notice for any deliveries involving large trucks.
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For assistance please contact:
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Flyway Contact Onsite: Jeff Vuxta Cell:(717)629-4324
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Flyway Project Manager: Brad Clubb Office: (717)560-0731
Borough of Oxford Contact: John Schaible Office: (610)932-7970
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The rendering above is how Broad Street will appear after the streetscape project is completed. Below is a rendering of S. Third Street. The project is underway.
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