Burlington County · Bordentown Township · #20240473
1 Municipal Drive
1 Municipal Drive, Bordentown Township, NJ · 32,057 sq ft non-residential, office
About this project
A new business-use building of about 32,057 sq ft is permitted at 1 Municipal Drive in Bordentown Township, Burlington County.
Official description: Business Uses; reported construction cost $17,861,400
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Business Uses
- Status
- Permit
Filing history
- 2024-10-24 · #20240473 · Building permit (new construction) · 32,057 sq ft
- 2024-10-24 · #20240473U · Building permit (new construction)
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The county record describes a new business-use (office-type) building of about 32,057 square feet at 1 Municipal Drive in Bordentown Township. That address is the township's own municipal building site. Township materials describe a replacement municipal complex there, so the county entry most likely refers to that project.
The township describes a two-story complex of roughly 35,000 square feet. It would house the police department, municipal court and administrative offices. Township officials have also said it would include a senior community center. The 35,000 figure differs from the county's 32,057, and no source explains the gap. The new complex replaces the existing, outdated municipal building on the same site. A 2020 review found that renovating the old building would cost about as much as building new.
The township held a groundbreaking in October 2024. Its project page lists an opening around January 2026, followed by demolition of the old building. Whether that schedule held was not confirmed. Some residents raised concerns at an earlier stage, when other sites were being considered.
What it could mean nearby
- Police, court and administrative services would be in one modern building on the existing township site, with operations continuing during construction.
- A senior citizen community center is expected to be included, per township officials.
- Because the complex replaces the existing building on the same site, a large change in traffic or land use is not indicated in the sources found.
Where it stands
Construction began after an October 2024 groundbreaking, so the project appears to be past local approvals. The township's schedule showed opening around early 2026, then demolition of the old building. Current completion status was not confirmed.
- Jan 2026 Planned opening of the new complex, with demolition of the old building after (township schedule; not confirmed)
- Oct 24, 2024 Latest county planning filing
- Oct 15, 2024 Township groundbreaking for the new municipal complex
- Nov 2023 Local news reported that construction bids were coming
- Jun 2022 Township Committee reportedly considered the former Old Mill Restaurant property as an alternative site
- Mar 2020 Township officials reviewed additional options for the proposed complex
Want to weigh in? As the township is the owner, residents can raise comments at Township Committee meetings and Planning Board meetings (typically second and fourth Thursdays at 7 pm at 1 Municipal Drive); check the township calendar.
Who's behind it
Bordentown Township (public owner) · The township government is building the complex for its own use. A design firm is credited on a project page, but the construction contractor was not confirmed.
Around the web
- Bordentown Township breaks ground on new municipal complexBordentown Township · Oct 15, 2024Township release on the groundbreaking, describing a two-story, 35,000 sq ft complex replacing the facilities at 1 Municipal Drive.
- New Municipal ComplexBordentown TownshipOfficial project page, with a schedule showing construction from September 2024 and opening around January 2026.
- Planning BoardBordentown TownshipMeeting schedule and location for the township Planning Board.
Planning terms explained
- Non-residential square footage
- The floor area of a building used for something other than housing, such as offices or government services.
- Groundbreaking
- A ceremony marking the start of construction.
- Planning Board
- The local board that reviews development plans and checks them against zoning and land-use rules.
- Demolition
- Tearing down an existing building, here the old municipal building once the new one opens.
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: $9.6M
- ~106 roofing squares (assumes 3 stories)
- ~80 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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