Mayor notes deep excavation at new Wawa; says local soils often require heavy digging

Jan 10, 2026

Mayor observed contractors excavating deeply at the new Wawa on U.S. 41 Manchester, describing unsuitable soils and noting that deep excavation is common in the area based on past projects.

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A mayoral observation drew the committee’s attention to excavation at the new Wawa on U.S. 41 Manchester. The mayor said the contractor appeared to be excavating deep into unsuitable soils and compared the work to previous local projects that required several feet of removal.

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