Woodloch properties growing again

By DAVID HULSE

LACKAWAXEN, PA — With their 402-lot Woodloch Springs project all but built, the proprietors of Woodloch Pines are looking at a new 21-lot subdivision, which is being designed to appeal to fitness-minded and environmentally conscious clientele.

Engineer Craig McGinnis and attorney Joe Kameen gave the Lackawaxen supervisors a sneak peak last week at Woodloch’s latest venture, The Reserve at Woodloch.

Although not presented as one, the reserve is a conservation subdivision, with clustered homes around cul-de-sacs and minimal ground disturbance.

Storm water is to be handled in an environmentally friendly way. Each lot will have a storm water garden, a saucer shaped collection basin, which will also be planted.

The entire 42-acre tract, which adjoins Woodloch Springs and Route 590, is being provided with a green buffer.

McGinnis said the buffer area will also contain running and walking paths, with sequential stations at which other exercise equipment will be located.

Woodloch recently acquired the former James property tract and is turning it over quickly. The project, served by existing central water and sewage systems, is expected to begin its local approval process, with construction scheduled for the fall.

And are people ready to buy as soon as the lots become available?

“There very well could be,” McGinnis said smiling.