Cumberland County · Dickinson Township · #3184
Poultry barn operation in Dickinson Township
Dickinson Township, PA · 70,024 sq ft non-residential, agricultural
About this project
A new poultry operation in Dickinson Township, Cumberland County, with two 71 x 440 ft poultry barns, two manure storages, and a 48 x 60 ft egg room. Gravel pads, a driveway and stormwater controls are included.
Official description: The proposal is to construct a new poultry operation inclusive of two poultry barns (71' x 440'), manure storages (71' x 32'), egg room (48' x 60'), gravel pads/driveway and associated stormwater management controls.
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A new poultry operation is proposed in Dickinson Township, Cumberland County. It would have two long chicken barns, each about 71 by 440 feet. It would also have two manure storage areas and a 48 by 60 foot egg room, where eggs are handled and packed. Together the buildings total about 70,000 square feet.
The plans also include gravel pads, a driveway and stormwater controls, which are features meant to manage rain runoff from the new surfaces. The county classifies the project as agricultural.
No news coverage, township meeting records, developer website or state permit pages specific to this project were found online. The identity of the operator, the number of birds and the current use of the site are not publicly confirmed. This explanation rests on the county planning record alone.
What it could mean nearby
- Driveway and truck access for feed, manure and egg deliveries is part of the plans. The traffic volume is not published.
- Manure storage and stormwater controls are included. Odor and runoff are the topics neighbors usually ask about with poultry barns, but no project-specific concerns were found.
- Job numbers, school effects and utility needs are not stated in the available records.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is dated 2026-05-01, which suggests the plans are in local review. Typical next steps are township and county review of stormwater and land-development plans, plus any required state agricultural or environmental approvals. No approval or denial was found online.
- May 1, 2026 Latest filing for the project in county planning records
Want to weigh in? Dickinson Township's supervisors and planning commission are the likely local reviewers, and comments can usually be made at their public meetings or by contacting the township office. Confirm the schedule with the township.
Planning terms explained
- Stormwater controls
- Features such as basins or swales that hold and slow rain runoff so it does not flood or pollute neighboring land and streams.
- Manure storage
- A structure or area built to hold animal waste until it can be used as fertilizer or removed.
- Gravel pad
- A compacted gravel surface used for parking, equipment or building bases.
- Land development plan
- A detailed site plan a township reviews before approving construction.
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: $14.0M
- ~700 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~175 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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