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Inspection finds Plaistow water tower coating failing; board weighs repair, replacement and relocation
Summary
A recent Timberline inspection found the town's water tank coating past its effective lifespan with surface cracking and safety-rail deficiencies; town staff presented options including repainting and repair, replacement, a feasibility study for relocation, and possible formation of a telecommunications subcommittee.
PLAISTOW, N.H. — Town staff told the Board of Selectmen on Aug. 11 that a recent inspection of the municipal water tower shows the exterior coating has exceeded its effective lifespan and is failing across the structure, and that the tower’s ladders and railings do not meet current OSHA safety-climb standards. Town Manager Miss Colby summarized the Timberline inspection report, saying the report found "the exterior coating system is past its effective lifespan and is failing throughout the tank" and that Timberline documented "superficial surface cracking" but no immediate structural failure. The report also flagged that ladder railings and…
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