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Goshen declares Fran Drive water‑line problem an emergency, approves $20,200 repair bid
Summary
The board approved an emergency repair under a county piggyback agreement to replace a failing two‑inch pipe and add a cleanout at the Scotchtown facility on Fran Drive for $20,200.
The Town Board designated as an emergency a repair at the Scotchtown facility on Fran Drive and approved a $20,200 bid to replace a two‑inch drain pipe and install a cleanout to prevent iron and manganese buildup, the board said on June 26.
Why it matters: Town staff reported the existing outlet lacked a cleanout, which allowed iron and manganese to accumulate and reduce flow to nearby taps. Replacing the line and adding a cleanout are intended to restore full pressure and reduce recurring maintenance.
Town staff inspected the site with the contractor and recommended replacing the entire two‑inch pipe back to the rear of the property and adding a cleanout at the end of the line. The work will be done under the town’s emergency authority, allowing use of a county contract to speed procurement. Staff expected the contractor to start no later than the following Tuesday and complete the job within about a day and a half.
Board members authorized the emergency designation and approved the contract motion; the board recorded an aye vote to proceed.
Ending: Staff will proceed with the repair, and the board signaled intent to review similar pressure issues on nearby drives in future road planning.
