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Quinton Committee identifies 50+ storm grates needing repair on Waterworks Road; $53,000 available for fixes
Summary
Committee members said about 50–55 stormwater grates across the township need repair, including a collapsed pipe/grate near 108 Waterworks Road; Mayor Hannagan will seek grants and material options while Deputy Mayor Smith gathers repair quotes and the CFO reported roughly $53,000 remains available for replacement and repairs.
Quinton Township officials on March 18 identified widespread stormwater problems, including about 50–55 grates in need of repair and a collapsed pipe or grate near 108 Waterworks Road.
Mayor Joseph Hannagan said he would explore grant opportunities and weigh different materials, such as plastic versus metal grates, while Deputy Mayor James Smith was tasked with collecting repair quotes for the Waterworks Road site. Municipal Finance Officer Diane Elwell told the committee there is approximately $53,000 available to help cover replacement and repair costs.
The committee discussed prioritizing repairs and combining available municipal funds with potential grant money; no formal funding decision or contract award was made at the work session. The issue is scheduled for follow up as staff collect quotes and grant information for presentation at a future agenda.
