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Charleston council approves $340,169 emergency lining of drainage pipe at Brittlebank Park
Summary
Council authorized a $340,169 emergency contract to trenchlessly line more than 1,000 feet of storm pipe in Brittlebank Park after earlier spot repairs failed to stop leakage into the waterway.
The Charleston City Council authorized an emergency repair contract on a failing stormwater pipe at Brittlebank Park, approving $340,169 to trenchlessly line more than 1,000 feet of pipe that ranges from 24 to 36 inches in diameter.
Council action came after staff reported two earlier spot repairs — including a roughly $30,000 contractor repair and an in-house fix — failed to stop continued leakage. The pipe lies within an old landfill area under the park; staff said digging to replace the line was not feasible, and lining the existing pipe is the most practical option.
City staff member Mr. Fountain explained the problem and the proposed fix during the meeting, saying a camera inspection found multiple breaks and ongoing infiltration. “We’re not able to, like, dig and replace the pipe. So instead, we’re going to line it trenchlessly, which is much less expensive than digging or replacing inside that landfill facility,” Fountain said.
Council members put the measure to a vote; the motion to approve the emergency repair carried. The transcript records the motion and a voice vote in favor; a formal roll-call tally was not specified in the minutes provided.
Nut graf: The lining contract is intended to stop ongoing leakage of suspected leachate into the park waterway and avoid the greater cost and disruption of open excavation inside an old landfill. Staff presented the emergency authorization as a time-sensitive measure after short-term repairs proved insufficient.
Staff described the technical scope and cost: more than 1,000 linear feet of lining, pipe diameters from 24 to 36 inches, and a contract amount of $340,169. Council members asked whether the work would conflict with other projects in the area; staff said the repair is localized to the park and should not be subject to later excavation tied to other projects.
The council’s approval allows staff to proceed with trenchless lining to restore the pipe’s integrity and prevent further infiltration into the waterway.
Ending: The council did not record a formal roll-call vote in the transcript provided. Staff will proceed with the emergency lining contract and return to the council with updates as required by city procurement and reporting procedures.
