Timber Creek moves forward with demand

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Where others may see the vast emptiness of tilled soil and exposed dirt in south Milford for its current condition, Joe Schluckebier sees promise. And that promise moves closer to reality with every visit he repays the project.

That project is the Timber Creek subdivision, the first new subdivision added to Milford since the Jantze development in 1991. It started through conversations between Mayor Patrick Kelley and Tim Troyer, who farmed the ground near South B Street and held first rights of purchase. Tim and his wife, Shelly, purchased the land last fall and immediately began working with engineers to develop the most effective layout for the multi-phase project that involves 18 total acres.

Schluckebier, of InsureNebraska in Milford, told the Milford City Council during its April meeting that he saw the lot as a natural spot for new housing developments. The council approved preliminary plans at its March meeting in separate discussions on rezoning the property and plat drawings and approved the development.

During those meetings, Schluckebier also said he thought it would be a desirable location for new housing. As of Oct. 22, he said 14 of the 18 lots from phase one have been pre-sold.

“So that shows us that there is a need for new construction in Milford,” he said. “We are hoping to see home construction begin in early spring of 2021.”

Schluckebier said rough grading was completed recently and installation of sewer, water and storm sewers were set to begin on Oct. 26. After that comes electrical, gas, fiber internet and complete street pavement.

Those are the initial steps on the first phase of the project, which will be divided into 54 lots (an average of 11,000 square feet) over the course of three phases. The first phase is the west portion, which is adjacent to the South Park area and the Milford City Pool, and is currently underway. The second phase will build toward the east and the third is scheduled to finish the rounded-out area to the south.

“This location made so much sense to develop into housing, as it abuts existing residential homes, and it provides homes that will be near the park, swimming pool and golf course, which are all desirable amenities,” Schluckebier said. “We are excited to grow Milford through modest development and bring more people into our town.”

Schluckebier also said the project includes local contractors whenever possible and that it's a project made possible by local residents that the community can be proud of.