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Glens Falls Water and Sewer Board approves contractor, funding move for Maple Street sewer repair
Summary
The board approved a funding transfer and accepted a low bid to replace a severely deteriorated section of sanitary sewer on Maple Street, selecting a local contractor and including a 10% contingency; the board said it will seek additional funding next year to continue the work.
The City of Glens Falls Water and Sewer Board on April 7 approved a transfer of funds and accepted a low bid to repair a failing section of the sanitary sewer on the corner of Cherry and Maple streets.
Board members said a televised camera inspection showed a nearly continuous failure along a roughly 350-foot run of 24-inch clay sewer pipe; staff recommended replacing the damaged section in the short term rather than attempting an in-house repair that could take months.
The board voted to move money within its budget to cover the work and…
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