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Highway superintendent wins approval for fuel appropriation; in-house asphalt production credited with major savings
Summary
County highway superintendent Chris secured approval for an additional gas-and-oil appropriation (about $49,000) and outlined how in-house asphalt production saved roughly $6 per ton and about $300,000 in paving costs last year. He also briefed commissioners on multiple bridge and CCMG grant awards and a long-range roundabout project.
The Daviess County highway superintendent on Monday explained and won approval for an additional appropriation to the highway gas‑and‑oil budget, citing expanded winter operations, increased mileage and the decision to consolidate all fuel expenses into a single fuel category.
Chris told commissioners that in recent years the department has increased production — from about eight…
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