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DPW flags two out-of-service underground tanks, estimated multimillion-dollar facility work under review

Gardner City Council (unnamed meeting) · February 2, 2026
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Summary

Public Works staff said two 10,000-gallon underground fuel tanks have been out of service for five years and must be excavated per state rules; staff estimate building shell and systems work will cost at least a few million dollars and are pursuing a LUST grant to offset tank-removal costs.

Speaker 2 (Public Works staff) told the council the DPW site contains "two 10,000-gallon underground storage tanks that have been out of service for 5 years" and that state rules require hiring a licensed site professional (LSP) to excavate and remove the tanks. Staff said removal will leave a large excavation and require site repairs, and that the DPW building — built…

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