Schuylkill Township announced the successful acquisition of the Sedgley Farm property, located at 930 Valley Forge Road, Phoenixville. The $17 million purchase, finalized in December, marks the culmination of nearly two decades of proposed land development plans. The acquisition of 64.7 acres of Sedgley Farm represents the fulfillment of efforts that began with the establishment of the township’s open space commission, which first identified the property as a high-priority parcel for preservation nearly two decades ago. In 2006, when township residents approved the referendum to enact an open space tax, Sedgley Farm was already under contract with a developer. The open space fund continued to grow and, when the opportunity for acquisition arose in early 2024, the township was able to act quickly on the purchase. Read more on the township website.
Source: Schuylkill Township; 12/19/2024