Lake Solebury

Solebury Township has acquired the 166-acre former New Hope Crushed Stone Quarry through an innovative partnership that significantly reduced the financial burden on taxpayers. Additionally, in early 2026, the Township was awarded a grant from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources in the amount of $800,000 toward the acquisition of the property. This resulted in a net cost of acquisition of less than $500,000. This acquisition ensures the long-term environmental protection of the property and will provide public recreational potential.

The Township is in the beginning stages of planning for the phased development of the property. However, it is important for our residents to understand that this process will take time. Full development—including remediation, evaluation, and the creation of a community-driven master plan—is expected to unfold over several years.

In March of 2026, the Board of Supervisors created the Lake Solebury Advisory Committee. Township Administration will be seeking interested applicants soon. Over the course of 12 to 15 months, the committee will evaluate the property and make recommendations for future uses and improvements to the Board of Supervisors. Following the work of the Lake Solebury Committee, the Township will embark on a formal master planning process projected to begin in 2027, contingent on available funding.

We welcome and encourage public input throughout this process. Comments and suggestions can be submitted at any time by email to soleburytownship@soleburytwp.org or during the public comment portion of Board of Supervisors meetings.

Your voice will help shape the future of this remarkable property.

Highlights of activities that have taken place at Lake Solebury as of Spring 2026

• Warning and boundary signage and marking done by Public Works.
• Installation of site security measures such as motion controlled lighting and security cameras are in process by Public Works and the Police Department.
• Electricity has been restored to the roadside structures and is in process of being restored to the maintenance building by Public Works and outside contractors.
• The environmental remediation plan has been approved by the DEP and is awaiting funding (estimated cost of $40-$50k).
• Township Administration has obtained tax exempt status from property taxes.
• Township Administration has successfully negotiated with DEP to extinguish $211K lien.
• All structures have been evaluated for lead, asbestos & mold.
• A property boundary survey has been done by the Township Engineer. A survey of natural resources will be completed in 2026.
• The Board of Supervisors have entered into a Use Agreement with the Bucks County Diving Unit to permit them to train on the property.
• The Board of Supervisors has entered into an agreement with Central Bucks EMS. CBEMS has commenced interior improvements in the Maintenance Building and will be stationed on the property in Spring 2026.
• Township Administration and the Board of Supervisors are discussing training use opportunities and dry hydrant installation with the fire departments serving Solebury Township.
• Township Administration has auctioned and sold the existing scales.
• Township Administration is in the process of applying for grants from DCNR and DCED for a total of $250,000 for a master plan.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list, but it provides a fairly high-level overview of where the Township stands in the remediation and investigation process as of March 25, 2026.

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