Berks County · Heidelberg Township · #25-8751
Two poultry barns and manure storage
North and south of Quarry Road (T-507-Public), northeast of Tulpehocken Forge Road (SR 3037)., Heidelberg Township, PA · 82,704 sq ft non-residential, agricultural · 63.9 acres
About this project
A final land development on about 64 acres in Heidelberg Township for two poultry barns, manure storage, an egg room, gravel pads, a driveway and stormwater controls, totaling about 82,704 square feet.
Official description: Construct two poultry barns (81' x 452'), manure storage (50' x 132'), egg room (48' x 60'), gravel pads/driveway, and stormwater.
- Engineer / designer
- Nye Consulting Services, Inc.; Robert J. Ruth, P.E.
- Plan type
- Final Land Development
- Land use
- Agricultural
- Water
- On Lot
- Sewer
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Reviewed
Filing history
- 2026-05-11 · #25-8751 · Final Land Development · 82,704 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
County records describe a final land development plan on about 64 acres in Heidelberg Township, Berks County. The land is on both sides of Quarry Road, northeast of Tulpehocken Forge Road. The plan would add two poultry barns, a manure storage area, an egg room, gravel pads, a driveway and stormwater controls. Together these total about 82,704 square feet of building area.
The county lists the project as agricultural, so it is a farm use and not housing or a shopping area. The filing does not say who will run the barns. It also does not say how many birds they will hold or what the land is used for now. The nearby roads and the acreage suggest a rural setting, but the records do not confirm it.
Searches found no news coverage, township meeting records, or developer page that clearly refer to this site. One poultry-house approval turned up under a similar township name. It was at a different address and was not tied to this project.
What it could mean nearby
- Trucks would likely use Quarry Road and the driveway for feed and egg deliveries and manure hauling. The records give no traffic counts.
- Stormwater controls are part of the plan. These usually aim to keep runoff from leaving the site faster than it does now.
- The records list no new homes, jobs or school effects.
Where it stands
The county's latest filing is dated May 2026 and covers a final land development plan. Final plans are the last design review before approval. The township supervisors usually vote next. After that, the owner must meet any conditions and obtain permits before building.
- May 11, 2026 Latest county filing for the final land development plan
Want to weigh in? The Heidelberg Township supervisors decide on land development plans, and residents can usually comment at their public meetings or by contacting the township office. Meeting dates were not found.
Who's behind it
Nye Consulting Services, Inc. · The firm is named on the county filing, apparently as the plan preparer. The records do not say who owns the project or will operate the barns.
Planning terms explained
- Final land development plan
- The detailed site plan a township reviews and approves before construction can begin.
- Manure storage
- A structure or pad built to hold animal waste until it is removed or used as fertilizer.
- Stormwater controls
- Basins, swales or similar features that manage rainwater runoff from new roofs and paved or gravel areas.
- Gravel pad
- A compacted gravel area used for parking, turning or equipment next to buildings.
We searched the web for this project but found nothing beyond the county record, so this explanation is based on the filing alone. Researched by AI from public sources on Nov 1, 2026. It can make mistakes, so check the linked sources and the municipality before relying on it.
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $16.5M
- ~827 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~206 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)