Cumberland County · Lower Mifflin Township · #2901
Two duck barns in Lower Mifflin Township
Lower Mifflin Township, PA · 84,448 sq ft non-residential, agricultural
About this project
Two duck barns totaling 84,448 sq ft are proposed in Lower Mifflin Township as a CAFO, with grading, stormwater management and a new access drive.
Official description: Proposal for the construction of 2 duck barns totaling 84,448 square feet. The project is a CAFO. The development includes grading, stormwater management and a new access drive.
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
Two duck barns are proposed in Lower Mifflin Township, Cumberland County. Together they would total about 84,448 square feet. The county describes the project as a CAFO, short for concentrated animal feeding operation. That is a large livestock or poultry farm that must follow state rules for handling manure.
The project also includes grading (reshaping the land), a stormwater system to manage runoff, and a new access drive. The county record does not say what is on the site now. It is classed as agricultural, so the land is likely farmland or open ground.
The latest county filing is dated August 23, 2024. No news coverage, township meeting records or developer page that clearly matched this project were found. No opposition, approvals or named operator could be confirmed.
What it could mean nearby
- A new access drive means farm truck traffic for feed, animals and manure would enter and leave the site at a new point.
- Stormwater and manure handling are the main environmental topics for a CAFO, and state and local reviews usually cover them.
- Barns of this kind are used for farming, not housing, so no new homes or school enrollment are expected.
Where it stands
A county plan filing was last updated on 2024-08-23, and no approval or denial was found online. A project like this usually needs township plan review and stormwater approval. State permits for animal operations are typically reviewed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection or the county conservation district.
- Aug 23, 2024 Latest filing for the project in county planning records
Want to weigh in? The Lower Mifflin Township supervisors and planning officials are the likely local reviewers, and residents can usually comment at their public meetings, but no specific hearing was found.
Planning terms explained
- CAFO
- A concentrated animal feeding operation, a large farm where many animals are raised in barns and manure must be managed under state and federal rules.
- Grading
- Reshaping the land surface to prepare a site for buildings and drainage.
- Stormwater management
- Features such as basins that collect and slowly release rainwater to limit flooding and pollution.
- Access drive
- A new driveway connecting the site to a public road.
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: $16.9M
- ~844 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~211 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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