Happening now in Centre Township...
ATTENTION: Watts, Wheatfield & Centre Townships, Perry County
DEP Individual NPDES Construction Stormwater Permit | Public notice: September 19, 2026
DEP’s public notice identifies 378.4 acres of earth disturbance for a project described as an overhead fiber utility upgrade. The project crosses three Perry County townships and is named for the Juniata-New Buffalo 500 kV corridor. Residents may comment and may Request a formal public hearing.
DEP describes PAD500034 as an “overhead fiber utility upgrade and associated site restoration,” yet the permit is titled “JUNI-NEBU 500 kV Project,” covers 378.4 acres across Watts, Wheatfield and Centre Townships, and affects Little Juniata Creek, Dark Run—which DEP identifies as HQ-CWF—Craig Run, the Juniata River and other
tributaries.
The permit also contains restrictions for three bat species, trout, Northeastern Bulrush and Eastern Hellbender.
Please use this public comment form to request a public hearing.
Transmission Line Meeting: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the
Newport American Legion, 205 Legion Rd., Newport, Pennsylvania 17074
Planning Commission Meeting: October 26, 2026, at the Centre Township Building, 7 p.m. at 2971 Cold Storage Road, New Bloomfield, PA 17068
Board of Supervisors Meeting: November 10, 2026 at 7 p.m. at the Centre Township Building, 7 p.m. at 2971 Cold Storage Road, New Bloomfield, PA 17068
