Proposed gravel pit on hold amid resident concerns

Proposed gravel pit on hold amid resident concerns

By Max Bryan, MediaNews Group Springfield Township officials and a mining company are tapping the brakes on plans for a gravel pit that has drawn pushback from residents — a move they believe will provide time to assess the potential impact of the project. The Levy Co. in February submitted its application for the pit, proposed on a 482.6-acre plot of land at the southwest corner of Ormond Road and French Lane. The pit is estimated to yield 60,0…