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Public Works: building condition prompts feasibility push; Goose Creek storm projects approved for design
Summary
Council discussed the deteriorating condition of the Public Works facility on Lacey Street and supported budgeting feasibility and design work. Separately, council approved design and engineering services for Goose Creek sewer conveyance improvements and acknowledged a $200,000 grant to line brick storm sewers.
Council heard extended discussion about the condition of the borough’s Public Works building on Lacey Street and indications that staff will seek budget funding for a feasibility study and design work to either renovate or replace the facility.
Mr. Edwards, representing Public Works, described structural and heating problems and said the building is declining. Councilmembers debated whether to redesign and reuse the existing site or identify alternative parcels such as land on Snyder Avenue. One councilmember recommended a phased approach: fund site testing and feasibility (including operations analysis and 50-year projections) and then proceed to design. The mayor urged moving beyond stop-and-start conversations and starting the feasibility work this year so design can be budgeted next year.
Separately, Mr. Edwards reported the borough received a $200,000 grant to line brick storm sewers. Council later approved design and engineering phase 1 and 2 services for Goose Creek sewer conveyance capacity improvements and a partnership with the Chester Ridley Crum Creek Partnership to hold a Goose Creek cleanup event.
Next steps: staff will propose feasibility and site-study scope and a budget request for the next budget cycle. Engineering contracts for Goose Creek design work will be executed and the cleanup event logistics coordinated with the partner organization.
