Core samples reveal deeper base problems, forcing full reconstruction on some streets
Core sampling found insufficient base layers on several streets, prompting the committee to drop some sections from milling/overlay plans and to add curb replacement to the scope to avoid future shortfalls.
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Mount Penn committee members reported that preliminary estimates assuming milling and overlay were undermined when core samples showed inadequate base layers in some locations, requiring full reconstruction rather than surface fixes. As a result, the committee said a small number of streets were removed from the initial bid package and curb replacement costs that had been omitted will now be included.
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