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Board declares emergency after failing culvert and orders engineering proposals for Old Ridge Road
Summary
The redevelopment authority declared an emergency after staff discovered a heavily corroded culvert and sinkhole evidence on the 300 block of Old Ridge Road, and authorized soliciting emergency engineering and construction proposals to assess and repair the structure.
The Hobart City Redevelopment Authority voted to declare an emergency and solicit engineering and construction proposals after staff found a severely corroded culvert on the 300 block of Old Ridge Road.
Staff described a 48-inch section reducing to a smaller pipe with significant corrosion and a sinkhole near the sidewalk. Board members said the condition presents a public-safety and roadway risk and urged prompt action. Staff recommended retaining Wessler (the consultant already on-site) to prepare an engineering plan and cost estimate and to return with a proposal before the next meeting.
Clerk (transcript_label 1) said the district "probably should declare an emergency" to move quickly. Staff noted homeowners near the site have been contacted and the hole had been stabilized temporarily. The board approved a motion to declare an emergency and to solicit emergency proposals for engineering and construction for the Ridge Road culvert.
Next steps include a near-term engineer site visit, a scoped plan and cost estimate, and return of emergency proposals for board review and possible award. Board members stressed the need to minimize traffic impacts and coordinate timing with upcoming bridge work in the area.
