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Engineer: galvanized water-service replacements one-third complete; Franklin Field bleacher work progressing
Summary
Borough engineer reported the contractor has completed about 104 of 298 planned galvanized water-service replacements (approximately 33%) and that work is underway on field bleacher and streetscape projects.
The borough engineer reported Feb. 5 that the contractor on the galvanized water service line replacement project (Phase 3) has completed service replacements at 104 of 298 properties, roughly 33% of the total, and has started work on Third Avenue with an estimated one to two weeks to complete that street.
Joe Byrne, the borough engineer, told the council the county road opening permit for Diamond Bridge Avenue was still pending as of Jan. 31. Byrne also updated the council on other capital projects: the Franklin Field press box and bleachers have been installed and electrical work was scheduled to take place the week of the report; the Lafayette Avenue Streetscape Phase 3 team held a preconstruction meeting and construction is anticipated to begin in the spring after long-lead items (light poles, tree grates) are ordered; Boswell performed a partial topographic survey for Waggro Fields 2 and 3 in preparation for site plans.
Why it matters: Replacing galvanized service lines reduces the borough's risk of service failures and water-quality problems tied to older piping. The status on Franklin Field and other recreation-site improvements ties to accessibility and the borough's pending grant applications for ADA-compliant bleachers.
Details reported
- Galvanized water-service replacements (Phase 3): completed at 104 of 298 properties (~33% complete, excluding final restoration). Work completed on Second Avenue, Malwiny Avenue and Hawthorne Avenue; Third Avenue work in progress.
- Diamond Bridge Avenue: county road opening permit still pending as of Jan. 31; final restoration outstanding until permitting is complete.
- Franklin Field Bleacher Improvements: press box and bleachers installed; electrical work scheduled.
- Lafayette Avenue Streetscape Phase 3: preconstruction meeting held with A.A. Burns LLC; construction expected in spring; long-lead items ordered.
- Waggro Fields 2 and 3: partial topographic survey completed by Boswell to support site plans.
Council and staff noted that some restoration and landscaping punch-list items would be deferred until appropriate planting season in spring.
Next steps: Byrne and staff will continue to track permits and contractor schedules; final restorations and planting will be completed when weather permits.
