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Public Works reports heavier workload: more road repairs, wastewater and stormwater inventory increases
Summary
Public Works reported a sharp increase in infrastructure to maintain since 2013 and higher in-house productivity, including over 500 tons of asphalt placed, expanded stormwater inventory and a push to implement asset-management software.
Public Works Director Jacob Spear presented the department's 2024 year-end report to the council on March 13, highlighting increased infrastructure responsibility and productivity gains.
Why it matters: Rapid city growth has increased the amount of roads, sewer and stormwater assets the city must maintain. That growth affects staffing needs, maintenance planning and capital budgeting.
Highlights from the presentation: - Road/street maintenance: Public Works maintains more than 160 lane miles of roads, a 68% increase since 2013. In-house crews completed roughly 190 work…
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