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City crews report wastewater repairs, grant-funded leak-detection equipment and spring recreation events
Summary
City committees told the council the Adams Waste Treatment Plant completed March testing, is repairing service pumps and installing a new rapid-mix gearbox; the gas department received grant-funded leak-detection equipment; parks reported high participation at recent events and new playground equipment delivery was confirmed.
City staff and committee chairs told the Alexander City Council about ongoing maintenance and seasonal programming at the city’s utilities and parks during the council’s April meeting.
Councilor Phillips, speaking for the utilities committee, reported that March testing at the Adams Waste Treatment Plant is complete. Staff have pulled two high-service pumps from an older well for repair, a new rapid-mix gearbox has been repaired and expected to be installed before week’s end, and staff attended training on high-service pump packing plans. The annual Consumer Confidence Report for water quality has been completed, Phillips said.
The gas department reported that John McDaniel and Tristan Chang attended additional training and that the city received new leak-detection equipment purchased through a grant. Phillips also noted April is recognized as 811 Safe Digging Month and reminded residents to call 811 before digging to avoid damage to underground utilities.
Parks and Recreation updates came from Councilor Chris Brown. He said more than 70 children attended the second annual Easter egg hunt on March 29, that Sportsplex opening day drew an estimated 2,000 visitors over the morning, and that a carnival will run at the Sportsplex from Tuesday, April 15 through Saturday, April 19 with family-night wristband pricing. Brown said new playground equipment for Sixth Street Park was delivered and is scheduled for installation at the end of the month. He also reported improvements at the airport restroom facility and that a new grinder station should allow the restroom to reopen soon.
Public Works Committee President Proton Hardy reported contractors completed Lindsay Road and Robinson Road and work will begin on South Road; the street department will prepare foundations for a new recycling center this week.
Most items reported were informational updates; no formal council action on these operations was taken during the meeting.
