3 huge warehouses coming to Lower Macungie

LOWER MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. -

Three huge warehouses and an office building unanimously were approved by Lower Macungie Township commissioners Thursday night.

They are the first construction projects planned in David Jaindls controversial Spring Creek Properties subdivision, which encompasses more than 600 acres in the western part of the township.

Bethlehem-based Liberty Property Trust, which will erect and own the four neighboring buildings, anticipates construction will begin this year and that they will be leased by next year, according to Bill Bumber, that companys vice president of development.

Were currently seeking tenants, said Bumber.

The four properties together will be known as Liberty at Spring Creek. They will occupy more than 230 acres in the Jaindl subdivision.

A couple of township residents, as well as one from nearby Alburtis, voiced concerns about the warehouses before the vote.

Township resident Robert Mihok told commissioners other residents have no idea how the warehouses will forever diminish the quality of life in Lower Macungie.

These warehouses belong in an industrial park off the interstate, said Mihok.

Township officials explained steps being taken by the developers to improve traffic particularly the inevitable increase in tractor trailer-traffic --- as well as to reduce stormwater run-off and even make the massive buildings less conspicuous to the public.

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3 huge warehouses coming to Lower Macungie