Lehigh Township officially opened its new public works department building Aug. 8.

Supervisor Cindy Miller led the program for the new maintenance building.

“Today marks not just the opening of the new facility, but the beginning of a new chapter in how we serve our community,” Miller said. “This building represents more than just a steel structure; it symbolizes our commitment to progress, innovation and excellence in public services.”

Miller added the facility has been a dream for more than 20 years. The township applied for and received financial assistance through the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant.

“In using financial assistance, matching funds from the general fund and working with a local bank to lock in a low-interest, fixed-rate loan, the township moved forward with the project,” Miller said. “Because of the collaboration with our partners, this facility will be fully paid for without raising taxes. This is quite an accomplishment.”

Lehigh Township was presented with certificates of recognition from state Sen. Nick Miller, D-14th, and state Rep. Zach Mako, R-183rd, and a certificate of achievement from Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure.

The opening of the ceremony began with a prayer led by Pastor Martin Nuscher of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Indianland, followed by a ribbon cutting with public works Director Frank P. Zamadics doing the honor.

Both Tim and Lynne Bartlett said they think the new building is wonderful. Tim Bartlett is on the township’s planning committee, and Lynne Bartlett is on the fundraising committee for Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Company.

The new building is for storage of equipment and trucks, as well as for working on all vehicles in the township.