Sewer plant work behind schedule; township projects positive carryover and plans $10 million bond
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Officials said the sewer plant's office and storage pavilion work is largely complete but final HVAC and grading tasks will likely push punchlist items into next spring; staff estimated a positive carryover balance and the water authority described a likely $10 million bond to fund Sharpsburg pipe repairs and two new tanks.
Township staff told council on Nov. 19 that most major construction for the sewer plant has focused on the office building, storage pavilion and a flood-retaining wall, but that final HVAC work, grading and small remaining tasks will likely keep contractors working into the spring rather than finishing by year-end.
Staff discussed carryover projections for the project. Contract-level comparisons in the report showed an estimated contract carryover of about $700,000, while other staff estimates for the final positive carryover ranged between roughly $1,000,000 and $1,564,000 depending on credits and remaining scope. The manager said, "If mister Speakman is correct, it'll be 1000000 6. I'm I'm somewhere 1000000 $5.64. 1,564,000, give or take." He also noted Meeley may provide a likely minimum $100,000 credit to the township at the end of the project.
Separately, a representative of the Hampton Charlotte Water Authority said customers should expect a rate increase ("20¢ on quantity and $2 on set right to serve") and explained that maintaining a strong S&P rating is important ahead of a proposed bond. The water authority representative said the authority is considering a probable $10,000,000 bond issue to fund approximately $8,000,000 of work in Sharpsburg, pipe repairs and construction of two new tanks.
Council members were advised that follow-up discussions with project engineers and contractors will continue into the next year to finalize remaining issues and contract closeout details.