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County engineer updates commission on road work, power pole project and Wolf Creek cleanup
Summary
County Engineer Clay told the commission crews have been working on ditching and shoulder work and that the Wolf Creek cleanup funded through NRCS will have a pre-bid meeting April 2 and bids open April 10; environmental restrictions will limit work near the creek.
County Engineer Clay (S4) briefed the St. Clair County Commission on ongoing road work and infrastructure projects and provided schedule details for a Wolf Creek cleanup project funded by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
Clay said crews have been doing ditch work on Blackjack Road and shoulder work on Sandy Road related to the Algonquin Power pole project and that plant mix paving has been underway on Pine Mountain Road, Sullivan Road and Prophecy Road. He reported Alabama Power will be installing poles (numbers 12, 13, 14 and 16) with some weekend work planned; the county has coordinated safety measures with the power company.
On the Wolf Creek cleanup, Clay said the county received NRCS funding, a pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 2 and bids will be opened April 10. He emphasized environmental constraints in the bid requirements, saying contractors will not be allowed to operate within 20 feet of the creek without special approval and the specifications will make clear what equipment and methods are permitted to protect sensitive creek areas.
Clay said staff will hold an on-site meeting to work out unit prices for extra work related to soft soil issues on another ongoing project so crews can return to work promptly. Commissioners asked staff to follow up on contractor timelines and safety concerns.
