May 22, 2026 - Pipersville, PA

ADVISORY - BUCKS COUNTY - Shapiro Administration Completes $6 Million Investment at Delaware Canal State Park to Rebuild Critical Infrastructure

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn will announce the completion of two major infrastructure projects at Delaware Canal State Park. More than $6 million in combined investment has delivered new, more resilient versions of the Lumberville Aqueduct and the High Falls Sub-Canal Culvert, strengthening long term climate resiliency, and expanding safe outdoor recreation opportunities. Both structures were severely damaged during Tropical Storm Ida in 2021.

Completion of the Lumberville Aqueduct and the High Falls Sub-Canal Culvert reconnects two sections of the Delaware Canal Towpath, part of a larger trail network that includes the D&L Trail. Visitors can now enjoy continuous travel along this historic and scenic regional trail corridor.

The ribbon cutting and site visit at the Lumberville Aqueduct will begin at 11:00 AM, followed by remarks at Ralph Stover State Park with state and local leaders at 12:00 PM. If you plan to attend the ribbon cutting, attendees have permission to park at the nearby Lumberville General Store and walk to the aqueduct.

WHO:
DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn
Senator Steve Santarsiero
Representative Tim Brennan
Tony Pierucci, Executive Director, The Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor
Susan Taylor, Delaware Canal State Park Advisory Committee
Michael Ginder, Executive Director, Friends of Delaware Canal
Kelsey Hansen, Park Manager, Delaware Canal State Park
Bilal Baqai, DCNR Facilities Design and Construction

WHEN
Friday, May 22 at 11:00 AM

WHERE:
Ribbon Cutting at 11:00 AM, Lumberville Aqueduct, 3892 River Rd, Lumberville, PA 18933
Remarks at 12:00 PM, Picnic Pavilion #3, Ralph Stover State Park, Pipersville, PA 18947

Please RSVP to madneff@pa.gov if you plan to attend.

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