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Crockett staff: forensic testing found sulfates under South Fifth Street; city to seek contractor bonding
Summary
City staff told the Crockett City Council that forensic soil testing confirmed sulfate contamination beneath recently paved South Fifth Street, said multiple engineering and construction firms share responsibility, estimated repairs near $500,000, and said demand letters and mediation are underway to seek bonding coverage rather than charging the city.
City staff reported to the Crockett City Council that forensic testing has confirmed sulfate contamination beneath South Fifth Street, a recently completed component of a U.S. Economic Development Administration disaster‑supplement project.
The presentation said water‑line work on the project is complete and conduit for fiber optic service is in the ground, but the South Fifth Street pavement began cracking soon after the August 2022 completion. Staff said follow‑up cores and forensic lab tests confirmed sulfates in the subgrade that were not identified in…
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