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Project manager: Ashland wastewater expansion on track for mid-July startup
Summary
Kyle Weaver of Barland West told the board that concrete basins and most equipment are in place for the wastewater treatment expansion, with electrical work and equipment startup targeted for mid-July; one of two generators remains outstanding and staff will coordinate tours and a ribbon-cutting.
Kyle Weaver, project manager with Barland West, told the Board of Aldermen that work on Ashland's wastewater treatment expansion is progressing well and that the project is targeting equipment start-up in mid-July.
"The concrete basin is pretty much totally done," Weaver said, adding that most equipment is on site and crews are installing piping, hand railings and scaffolding. He said the contractor has received most shipments; one of the two backup generators is still pending and expected within weeks.
Weaver said the next major work is electrical: "Our electrical contractor will come in mid-May through June to hook up control panels and equipment," with a punch list and start-up scheduled for mid-July. He also noted the site has accumulated 23 weather days so far, which delayed an original early-June target.
Staff and board members discussed site access to review construction photos and drone footage Weaver displayed. Weaver offered to coordinate a ribbon-cutting and public tour as the project nears completion; staff said they would arrange a tour for new board members.
The update did not include changes to the project budget; Weaver said most long-lead equipment is on site and that the team is staging remaining machinery to minimize exposure while awaiting delivery.
