Washington Crown Center reopened Thursday after being closed for three days by a water main break.
An Observer-Reporter story says North Franklin Township supervisors voted Tuesday to approve emergency repairs.
The board chairman, said inaction by the property owner made the move necessary.
Work to find and repair the break stared Wednesday morning.
The township will place a lien against the property for the cost of the work.
Washington Crown Center have over 30 stores including Marshalls, Kay Jewelers, Rural King and more.