1. To repair the Collegeville Mill Dam (Growing Greener Grant)
2. Stream bank restoration along the banks of the parkland (Growing Greener Grant)
3. To establish sports fields (DCNR Grant)
4. Develop access points to the waterfront & parkland with parking (DCNR Grant)
5. Establish environmental trails and environmental signage's (DCNR Grant)
6. To establish a "beach" front area for boat launches (Growing Greener Grant)
7. To install two playgrounds, one on each side of the lake (DCNR Grant)
8. Connect to the Perkiomen Trail and form a continuity with Central Perkiomen Valley Park. (DCNR Grant)

Work Plan & Timelines

(Growing Greener Grant)

Permits / Design March 2003
Contract documents April 2003
Construction Work (Repair of dam) May 2003 - June 2003
Lake Bank Restoration / Access Roads June 2003 - August 2003
Establishment of "Beach" & Boat Launch August 2003- September 2003
Remediation February 2004

(DCNR Grant)

Additional Access Roads Opened June 2003
Environmental Trails & Signage July 2003
Construction of Little League Fields June 2003-August 2003
Installation of Playgrounds September 2003
Remediation February 2004

Measurable Environmental Results

The lake environment that has existed along the banks of the Perkiomen Creek for nearly 300 years will be sustained. The flora, animals and aviary populations conducive to this environment will be maintained. Additionally, wetlands associated with the property will persist because by maintaining the dam, while at the same time maintaining a specified water table and recharging local well water supplies. Stream bank restoration will increase stability on the banks and will reduce erosion and sedimentation of downstream drinking water supplies.

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