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Middleton public works director outlines water, sewer, street and park projects; accessible playground opens Monday
Summary
Public Works Director Jason Van Gilder told the council about crew staffing, water- and sewer-system work, street projects, parks improvements and an imminent opening of an accessible play area at Middleton Place Park.
Public Works Director Jason Van Gilder delivered a comprehensive update May 14 on Middleton’s water, sewer, stormwater, streets and parks operations, describing staffing levels, recent accomplishments and projects planned for the coming year. Van Gilder highlighted an accessible playground opening, ongoing water-meter conversions, treatment-plant planning and a multi-pronged approach to streets and drainage maintenance.
Van Gilder opened with staffing and shop improvements, saying the city “have 4 people funded from our water department for 4 laborers... 4 laborers funded through our sewer department... 3 funded through the streets and general fund... and 1 funded through the parks department.” He said crews are reorganizing records, digitizing as-built drawings and improving facility maintenance and fleet uptime.
Parks and facilities: Van Gilder reported the splash pad’s recycled-water system is operational after testing and that Grove…
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