Tazewell reports $610,599 in Route 460 waterline and paving work; WNL construction engaged for reimbursable segments

Town staff updated the council June 9 on progress tied to the Route 460 waterline project and connected paving work. Manager Leanne reported that crews completed multiple paving segments and began cutting asphalt on the next stretch; she said the total feet paved so far measured 11,357 feet (about 2.15 miles) and total funds spent to date were $610,599.

The manager listed individual segment costs reported during the meeting, including Trevor Street ($14,000), Fairmont Street ($32,489) and Market Street sections in the project corridor (one section at $43,512). She said WNL Construction, the procured contractor for the Route 460 project, is performing reimbursable paving work; council members were told that using WNL under the project procurement would make those paving costs eligible for reimbursement, whereas in-house or other contractors might not be reimbursed under project rules.

On associated water-line work, the town reported the contractor closed out one segment and started the next phase (cutting asphalt to access the line). Staff also discussed a sewer-line issue on the Lowe’s property: the property owner proposed returning to the original plan of installing an 8-inch line; the council authorized staff to direct engineering services to verify fall and slope requirements and to proceed with an engineered solution if warranted.

Councilors were told water-sample testing and pressure testing will take place along sections of the newly installed pipeline, with segmented completion and testing before moving on to the next stretch. The manager emphasized staff will coordinate required tests and follow grant/procurement reimbursement rules.

The council did not vote new appropriations at this update; it approved a motion directing staff to proceed with the engineering review for the Lowe’s sewer issue.