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Evansville board declares emergency to replace failing storm sewer on First Avenue
Summary
The board approved an emergency declaration to replace a failing corrugated metal storm sewer on First Avenue between Commerce Court and Lexington Road to prevent further collapse after recent heavy rains; staff said the pipe is corroded and the repair will be a full replacement covering several hundred feet.
The City of Evansville board on July 3 approved an emergency request to replace a failing storm sewer on First Avenue between Commerce Court and Lexington Road after staff reported the conduit’s condition worsened following recent heavy rain.
City engineers described the pipe as corrugated metal with its bottom rotted out; staff said the failure was observed before a recent…
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