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Department reports: low wastewater flows, Paul Hand Road paving, Veterans Alley work and property purchase update
Summary
Department heads reported drought-driven low flows at the wastewater plant and progress on local road projects. The redevelopment commission confirmed installation of Veterans Alley sculptures and the Franklin Development Corporation's recent purchase of 599 East Adams Street for rehabilitation and resale.
Department heads reported infrastructure and redevelopment updates at the Board of Public Works and Safety meeting on Sept. 15.
Sally, speaking as a department head, told the board that drought conditions have produced "really low flows at the wastewater treatment plant," and staff are using the dry period to do line cleaning in lower-lying areas. "The only thing I would throw out is the weather being as dry as it is. We have really low flows at the wastewater treatment plant and that's not bad. We're using this time to do, a lot of line cleaning down in some of the lower lying areas," Sally said.
City engineering staff provided a status update on Paul Hand Road, saying intermediate paving has been completed and surface pavement and striping remain; the project goal was to open the road to traffic in September, weather permitting. Staff said the contractor is awaiting a railroad permit to secure flaggers; engineers expect permit approvals within about a week. City staff also noted Malarkey's work on Essex Road will remain closed to the public to separate construction traffic while work continues.
Krista, representing redevelopment interests, said work in Veterans Alley will continue this week with metal sculptures being installed and electrical already in place. Krista also reported that the Franklin Development Corporation purchased 599 East Adams Street the prior week; the corporation has 45 days to clear the building and will then begin rehabbing it for future sale.
Why it matters: the updates affect local travel, construction schedules and redevelopment activity in parts of the city. The wastewater update signals temporary operational changes due to drought conditions.
No formal actions were taken on these reports; they were presented for information.
