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Union City Council approves $14,500 emergency pipe replacement after sinkhole at East High Street
Summary
Council approved emergency stormwater repairs after inspection found ~90–100 feet of deteriorated galvanized pipe and a large sinkhole at 98 East High Street; Mansfield was authorized to replace the pipe for $14,500 and open a second sinkhole in Municipal Lot #1 for up to $6,000.
Union City Borough Council on July 9 approved emergency stormwater repairs after Streets Supervisor Bob Phillips reported a large sinkhole and collapsed galvanized pipe behind 98 East High Street.
"The first 50 feet was cement pipe in good condition. After that it had been galvanized pipe for approximately 90–100 feet that the bottom was gone," Phillips told council, describing a camera inspection that could not retrieve its equipment from the failed section. Mansfield, the contractor, quoted $14,500 to replace the damaged galvanized section with plastic pipe.
Councilor Steadman moved and Councilor Kerns seconded a motion to authorize Mansfield to carry out the replacement work at a cost of $14,500; the motion carried unanimously. Council also approved Mansfield to cut concrete and open a sinkhole in Municipal Lot #1, authorized to spend up to $6,000 after soliciting a price and timing from McLallen Construction.
The Borough Manager and council members stressed the work was emergency repair to address immediate public-safety and property risks; officials said the repairs will proceed promptly. Resident Anthony Hickey had earlier raised general stormwater concerns on East High and Bridge Street, saying runoff has entered his building during heavy rains.
Next steps noted by council: Mansfield to schedule the replacement and Municipal Lot #1 inspection; the Borough will compare McLallen Construction's availability and price before authorizing the Lot #1 work up to the approved limit.
