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Ad hoc committee reports WGB tower inspection pending; Gencom found lower repair quote, committee to await inspection
Summary
The ad hoc committee reported that a structural inspection of the WGB tower is pending, committee members discussed grant possibilities (including contacting Enbridge) and said a contractor (Gencom) found a significantly lower repair estimate that may affect the decision to repair or rebuild.
An ad hoc committee update reported the group visited the WGB communications tower and expects an inspection to identify structural work required to make the tower more sound for current ice-load standards. Committee members said they had hoped for an inspection in June or July; the inspection will clarify necessary repairs or whether a replacement is required.
Committee members discussed potential grant support from Enbridge to help finance repairs or a new tower. One member said Gencom has spoken with another contractor and obtained a significantly lower price for revamping the tower, which could influence the committee’s next steps. The committee asked staff to share contractor cost information when available and to reconvene after receiving the inspection results.
No formal action or funding decision was taken; the committee set the next ad hoc meeting to follow the inspection results.
