The Department of Engineering prepares plans and designs specifications for public works projects and consults the Department of Public Works regarding routine repair and maintenance of Township infrastructure. The department supervises operation, maintenance, and repair of the Township’s infrastructure projects (i.e. drainage improvements, road improvements, etc.), inspects major development projects that received Planning Board or Board of Adjustment approvals and prepares grant applications from County, State and Federal sources.
- Review and issue grading/drainage permits for both public and private projects
- Prepare grant applications for (HUD) Community Development and Department of Transportation State Aid projects
- Oversee Township infrastructure projects (i.e. drainage improvements, road improvements, etc.)
- Consult with Department of Public Works regarding routine repair and maintenance of Township infrastructure
- Provide consultation to residents regarding site grading and storm water management
- Review Zoning Applications and issue Zoning Permits
Updates & Announcements
Springfield Township’s Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan Planning Board Hearing
Please take notice that the Springfield Planning Board will be conducting a public hearing on Thursday June 19th at 6:30 ...
Springfield Township’s Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan
Please click below to view Springfield's Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan filed in advance of the June ...
PSE&G Update!
Tentative Schedule PSE&G Springfield 04/14/25-04/21/25 Milling: Monday, 04/14/2025 – 7am-5pm Caldwell – Morris to Mountain ...
Benefits of Mulching Trees!
Please click below to see how many benefits there are when trees are mulched! ...
PLANNING BOARD MEETING ZOOM 2/26/25
Please be advised that the Springfield Planning Board will be holding a special meeting via ZOOM on February 26th at ...
Open Position: Assistant Control Person
Assistant Control Person: Assistant Control Person reporting to the Director of Engineering. Must be able to obtain a “Technical Assistant” ...
Planning Board Meeting
Please be advised that tonight's Planning Board Meeting will be held at the Raymond Chisholm Community Center located at 100 ...
Contractor Warning Signs
In 2022 alone, the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs received 2,310 complaints related to home improvement. From doing shoddy ...
Black’s Lanes and Church Mall Redevelopment Plan
Uniformity, Ample Space and Plenty of Parking Included with Blacks Lane and Church Mall Redevelopment Plan. For the past year ...
Union County Infrastructure Grant Awarded
Union County has awarded the Township of Springfield the $60,000 Union County Infrastructure Grant ...