Shovel hits the dirt as construction begins on long-awaited Promenade project in Newtown Township (VIDEO)

NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP - The shovel hit the dirt this week as construction of the long awaited Promenade a mixed use redevelopment project - officially got under way at the site of the former Acme Supermarket at Sycamore and Jefferson streets.

As heavy equipment rumbled just feet away, the projects managing partner and Newtown Athletic Club owner Jim Worthington turned a ceremonial spade of dirt on Sept. 15. He was joined at the site by township supervisors Mike Gallagher, Ryan Gallagher and Kyle Davis and construction manager Vince Keenan.

Im ecstatic, said Worthington. I feel so good about taking a site that has sat vacant for 14 years with a dilapidated old supermarket and creating something that will be an asset to the community a place people can shop and live and also something that will create tax revenue and jobs for Newtown Township.

After construction crews lay the foundation, the project will begin to take shape in late September or early October as steel beams rise from the site. The goal is to have it under roof by the time the snow flies and open by next July.

Its a great day for Newtown. Its a great day for Sycamore Street. Were very happy this day is finally here and were putting shovels in the dirt, said Ryan Gallagher. Its an excellent example of the township working together with the business sector to improve our community.

Davis added, This is also going to go a long way toward revitalizing this section of Sycamore Street, giving it more of a downtown, pedestrian kind of feel. Its great to see the project is finally moving.

Mike Gallagher agreed. People have waited 18 years for this to happen, he said. I appreciate the fact that Mr. Worthington took the bull by the horns and said he was going to get this done. Were looking forward to the finished product.

The centerpiece of the project will be a three-story multi-use structure that will house 26 luxury apartments on the second and third floors and six high-end specialty retail businesses at street level. The main building will be flanked by a one story 2300 square foot retail building on the southern end of the tract.

Anthropologie, a high-end retailer based in the Philadelphia area, will anchor the retail space in the main building. The store carries a curated mix of womens clothing, accessories, gifts and home dcor that reflects their personal style and fuels their lives' passions, from fashion to art to entertaining.

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Shovel hits the dirt as construction begins on long-awaited Promenade project in Newtown Township (VIDEO)