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City staff ask council to approve ~ $350,000 change order to repair corroded drainage at South Beach Park during waterfront project
Summary
Public works staff told the Fairhope council that a corroded corrugated metal drainage conduit uncovered during seawall and park work requires immediate repair; staff recommended a $350,000 change order to fix the outlet and associated infrastructure while the contractor is on site, arguing delay would force a future, more costly project.
Public works staff told the Fairhope City Council work session that contractors uncovered a corroded drainage conduit while rebuilding the seawall and stairwells at South Beach Park, and staff recommended a change order to repair the outfall and associated drainage infrastructure while the contractor is on site.
Richard Johnson, director of public works, said the drainage conduit that runs from the top of the bluff down to the seawall is corroded and failing. After inserting inspection cameras and removing stair structures, staff determined the corrugated metal pipe is rusted and is…
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