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Riverton community development reports steady construction, lists seven road and repair projects and a $500,000 Brownfields assessment grant
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Community Development Director Gary Michaud told the council that permits and construction remain strong, outlined seven recommended road and drainage projects (including River Road reconstruction and a $350,000 slurry-seal program), and announced a $500,000 EPA Brownfields assessment grant with Ayers as consultant.
Gary Michaud, Riverton’s community development director, presented the department’s annual report on April 21, saying the department processed nearly 1,900 permits in the past three years and handled a recent uptick in reroof and storm-related work.
Michaud and staff highlighted seven projects recommended by the Fix Our Road citizen committee, including the River Road reconstruction (estimated $2.775 million), a slurry-seal and striping project budgeted at about $350,000 covering multiple neighborhoods and downtown, Homestead subdivision drainage repair (~$110,000), Chimney Rock reclamation ($40,000), concrete drainage near slurry-seal work (~$120,000) and an engineering study/design budget for Bicentennial subdivision streets (Liberty, Flag and Independence drives).
Aaron Troyer, facilities inspection manager, reviewed commercial and institutional work this year including Quonset huts near the airport, an AT&T interior renovation, a new permitted pergola for public works, a preschool addition and the Riverton High School auditorium improvements. He said the new hospital project is progressing under state Department of Health oversight.
Michaud announced the city received a $500,000 EPA Brownfields Community-Wide Assessment Grant (no local match) and hired Ayers as consultant to lead a steering committee and kickoff next month. He also noted ongoing building-maintenance and HVAC projects at city facilities and the completion of airport rooftop unit installations.
The council asked for more detailed maps and schedules; staff said they would provide a fuller project list and updated areas affected by slurry-seal work later in the week.
