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Marblehead approves $4,500 for structural engineering after transfer station beam corrosion found
Summary
Following a report of corroded support beams discovered during compactor repairs, the Marblehead Board of Health approved $4,500 for structural engineering services and noted total repair costs are estimated at about $50,000.
Health Director Andrew Petty reported that structural issues were uncovered during compactor repairs at the town transfer station, including corroded beams that require replacement. The board approved a motion to allocate $4,500 for structural engineering services to assess and guide the repair work.
Petty said the estimated total cost to repair the compactor building is about $50,000 and that staff is taking expedited steps to address the problem. The board’s approval authorizes the immediate engineering assessment but does not itself authorize the full repair contract or the full repair expenditure.
Board members stressed the need for prompt action to keep transfer-station operations safe and uninterrupted. Staff will return with engineering recommendations and cost estimates for any work that would require further board approval.
