Replace aging sewer pump station at Ferry Point for $2.7 million
In Plain English
The city's sewer pump station at Dornan Drive and Brickyard Cove Road needs replacement due to age and wear. Veolia Water will manage the project and hire Thompson Builders to install new pumps. If approved, the total cost reaches $2.7 million including a 15% contingency fund for unexpected issues.
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Votes
To adopt resolution approving Veolia Water to manage and award contracts for the Ferry Point Lift Sewer Pump Replacement Project
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved a $2.7 million project to replace the aging sewer pump station at Dornan Drive and Brickyard Cove Road. Veolia Water will manage the project and hire Thompson Builders to install new pumps at the facility that handles wastewater in that area. The approved amount includes a 15% contingency fund to cover unexpected costs during construction. This was a routine infrastructure maintenance decision, as all council members consistently support most contract items.
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Community Discussion
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