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County staff: Home Road sewer extension nearly complete but caused unexpected road damage
Summary
County staff reported the Home Road sewer extension project could finish within a day or two but acknowledged unexpected cutting into the road and potential repair needs; staff said the contractor’s grade miscalculation required deeper excavation and work outside easements.
County staff told the Morrow County Board of Commissioners on March 17 that the Home Road sewer extension project may conclude today or tomorrow but has caused unexpected damage to the roadway that will require repairs.
“We believe today or tomorrow could be the final day for the sewer line extension project on the Home Road,” a county staff member said, adding that the contractor’s work cut deeper into the road than planned and that the county had not planned to repair that much pavement.
Why it matters: The unexpected depth of excavation and the presence of other utilities on the cross section have created a need to evaluate short-term fixes and a more durable roadway repair. Large trucks using the route raise concern about further deterioration if a permanent repair is not made.
Details from the staff update
- Project status: Staff said the crew is close to completing the extension and will begin internal testing and connections after the line is in place.
- Road damage and repair options: Staff reported that digging a deeper trench required moving out of existing easements to avoid utilities such as fiber. County staff will request quotes for a deeper structural cut-out and alternatives that use existing material overlay to restore road strength.
- Responsibility and contractor issues: The transcript records a claim that the engineer on the project miscalculated the grade and subsequently left to run a construction company; the staff member said the county is pursuing options and that the contractor has not accepted responsibility for all road repairs on the record.
- Funding and timeline: Staff said there may be funds available from interest earned on other county-held funds and that the state has a grant process that could help, but the grant decision could take about a year. Staff said they will seek quotes for an interim and long-term fix while exploring funding options.
Other staff notes at the meeting included posting for a dog warden position and quotes for renovations to the Community Service Building for the coroner’s office; staff said applications have begun to arrive for the dog warden posting.
Ending: Staff will return with quotes and recommendations for repairs and any funding requests; the transcript does not record a formal commitment to a specific repair option at this meeting.
