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Emergency management: new UTV in service; Green Lane flood‑gate installation set to proceed
Summary
Bristol Borough emergency management reported receipt and fielding of a UTV funded through county redevelopment funds and described plans to install flood gates at the Green Lane underpass after a traffic‑engineer site visit next week.
Bristol Borough’s emergency-management representatives told council July 6 they have placed a new utility terrain vehicle (UTV) in service and have been using it at events and for emergency standbys.
The UTV was funded through the Bucks County redevelopment authority and Parks Casino (as stated at the meeting) and is stationed at Fire Company Station 52. Emergency-management staff thanked Ralph Digioseppi for assistance pushing the project forward, said the vehicle has been deployed to seven events and used in an on‑scene fire and a medical standby, and reported cross‑training of EMA members and local fire department drivers to operate the UTV.
On storm response, a council member asked about the Green Lane underpass flood gates that have been discussed in prior updates. A borough staff member said the traffic engineer will meet the contractor next week to locate the installation points and that the borough already has the physical gates; installation is expected to follow once locations are determined.
Councilors and staff cited recent flash flooding episodes and emphasized the need for permanent measures. The update does not set a firm installation date in the meeting record, but staff characterized the project as 'getting close' and confirmed physical gates are in borough possession.
