Newbury, Washington Pike development continues

Newbury, Washington Pike development continues

Construction value ramps up in South Fayette

By Andrea Iglar

Builders invested $75 million in South Fayette Township in 2024—a 57% increase over the prior year.

The combined commercial and residential construction value included $64 million for new structures, plus $11 million for renovations and other improvements.

A major portion of the new construction is the $29 million first phase of South Fayette-based Alpha Residential’s Apex Newbury.

Apex Newbury, as seen from Newbury Market in January, is under construction along Oakridge Road in South Fayette. The first four buildings of the upscale apartment community are valued at $29 million.

Photo by Andrea Iglar

The 416-unit commercial apartment complex is under construction on the south side of Oakridge Road. Four buildings totaling more than 392,000 square feet are set to open in 2026, and then two more buildings will be added on the north side.

Other commercial projects permitted in 2024 were:

• Clearview Federal Credit Union and Heartland Dental, 3049 Washington Pike, 8,400 square feet on the former King’s restaurant site, set to open in 2025 ($2.6 million)

• Clean Express Auto Wash, 187 Millers Run Road, 3,700 square feet under construction at The Piazza, set to open in 2025 ($1.5 million)

• Radiance Plastic Surgery, 3037 Washington Pike, The Crossings at South Fayette, interior renovation ($300,000)

• Beacon 1 at Abele Business Park, 44 Abele Road, interior office renovation ($300,000)

• BBL Fleet, 100 Old Pond Road, interior renovation ($1 million)

• Rexel, 130 Southpointe Drive, interior renovation ($280,000)

• Steelmax, 121 Southpointe Drive, interior renovation ($65,000)

Township Manager John M. Barrett said continued commercial development balances the residential side and helps ensure longterm financial stability: "It speaks to a more well-rounded local economy for us."

Building Permits

The township Building and Code Department issues permits and conducts inspections to ensure projects are safely built to code.

In 2024, the department issued 349 building permits (23 more than in 2023) valued at $75 million. The permits generated $302,180 in township fees—double the prior year.

"An uptick in permit fees is a really good indicator of financial sustainability," Barrett said.

A total of 46 commercial permits included six for new construction; 34 for accessory features such as fire alarms and signs; and six for alterations, renovations and demolitions.

The $20 million Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World is expected to break ground at Newbury Market in 2025.

Architectural rendering courtesy of Bass Pro

A total of 303 residential building permits were issued (46 more than the prior year), including 91 for new homes valued at $32 million.

New homes—including 61 single-family and 30 townhouses— were in Hastings, Stonegate, Newbury, Kevington and The Estates of Lions Ridge.

Homeowners spent $6.5 million on 199 accessory structures such as decks (75), fences (34), deck/patio roofs (34), sheds (24), swimming pools/hot tubs (11), rooftop solar panels (10), detached garages and carports (8) and retaining walls (4).

Looking Ahead

Traditions of America, an anticipated 497acre mixed-use project, canceled plans in South Fayette—but other commercial and residential projects are on the horizon.

Bass Pro Shops is expected to break ground this spring for a 99,000-squarefoot Outdoor World recreation and sporting goods store at Newbury Market. Upon opening in 2026, the shop will be the first in Western Pennsylvania.

In January, the township was processing building permits for the $20 million store.

"With the Bass Pro announcement, we anticipate that commercial building permits will continue to increase," Barrett said. "Bass Pro is a regional draw with a big footprint. Their presence will help attract other businesses to Newbury."

Mezeh Mediterranean Grill continues work on a restaurant at The Piazza.

This $2.6 million building on the former King's restaurant site, 3049 Washington Pike, will house a dental office and credit union.

Photo by Andrea Iglar

Projects eligible to apply for building permits include The Wembley Club, a pickleball and fitness facility planned for Newbury Market, and Lafayette 180, a shopping center planned on the former site of Foremost Auto at Route 50 and Newbury.

Residential building will continue on Mayview Road in the fourth phase of the Hastings plan, including 71 townhouses and 24 single-family homes.

Another 114 lots are proposed in the next three phases of Stonegate, a housing plan being built along Battle Ridge Road.

On Mayview Road, 32 duplex units are expected in 2027. At the Oakdale border, the Walkers Mill plan includes 34 townhomes in South Fayette, along the Panhandle Trail. Completion is expected in 2028.