Public Works

The  Public Works Department is responsible for sustaining the infrastructure of West  Rockhill Township.  Public Works is responsible for maintaining 40.61 miles of roadway keeping the roads clear, smooth, plowed and safe.  The Public Works Department is also responsible for maintaining parks and open space,  storm drains and inlets, mowing, and maintenance of all the equipment and the maintenance of both the Public Works and the Administration Buildings.

Seth Albright, Public Works Director

Email  publicworks@westrockhilltownship.org

Phone:  215-257-9063

Reporting potholes on PADOT highways. You can call 1-800 FIXROAD 1-800-349-7623 or you can go on the PADOT web site, http://www.penndot.gov/

Storm Drains & Inlets

Only rain water belongs in the storm drains. Residents can help by removing any debris that collects around or on the inlets.  Residents are responsible for clearing, maintaining and replacing their driveway pipes. New driveway pipe installation requires a driveway road occupancy permit.

Road Occupancy Permits

A Highway Occupancy/Road Opening/Driveway Permit is required for any work performed in/on a Township roadway and for the installation/modification of a driveway. The permit applications will be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Director. 

Yard Waste Collection

Per the Township Solid Waste Ordinance, residents trash hauler is mandated to take your yard waste. Please contact your waste hauler for more information. The Township takes yard waste at the Public Works Building, 1028 Ridge Road, the last Friday of each month. 

Pothole Repair

When calling in a pothole repair request, it helps to know which entity maintains the road.  Call PennDOT at 215-345-6060 to report a pothole on a State road within West Rockhill.  Call or email West Rockhill Public Works to report a pothole on a Township road. 

Snow Removal

The Public Works Department is committed to providing the fastest, most efficient response possible to snow and ice so our roads remain passable. The Township uses four trucks equipped with snow plows and salt spreaders.  The Township also uses outside contractors for some storms. 

Snow Emergency

When a Snow Emergency has been declared as announced on Twitter  and the Township's website. it shall be unlawful for any person to park a motor vehicle or allow one to remain parked anywhere on any Snow Emergency Route. 

PennDOT Snow Removal

PennDOT’s roads are plowed in a sequence focused on the region’s most heavily traveled roads.  Report maintenance concerns toll-free to 1-800-FIX-ROAD (1-800-349-7623) or 215-345-6060. 

Obtain travel conditions on Pennsylvania's interstate highways toll-free: 1-888-783-6783. Get up-to-the-minute local traffic conditions at SmartTraveler: 215-567-5678. Cellular callers, dial #211.

What You Can Do to Help 

Before Snow and Ice Arrive:

After Snow and Ice Arrive:

Winter Driving Tips