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Council moves to sleeve and replace constricting water line at Old Road bridge
Summary
Robbinsville council members approved a motion to hire a contractor to install a sleeve and replace a constricting water line across the Old Road bridge, directing the town to use a contractor-provided sleeve and requiring insurance and safety practices; the work was estimated at $3,000.
Council members voted to proceed with a small, contractor-led repair to a constricted water line that runs across the Old Road bridge.
The proposal, introduced by a council member, named contractor Michael Phillips to install a 4-inch sleeve across 160 feet of the bridge on Dillardor Road and to allow town labor support; the motion listed a $3,000 payment for the sleeve installation. Council members discussed that the current crossing is 2 inches and that using a sleeve would let crews pull a replacement pipe without placing town personnel over the water. "They're just gonna put it in, put it over," one council member said while explaining the sleeve approach.
Why it matters: the bridged crossing is a known bottleneck that can reduce water pressure to customers. Council members said replacing the line and using a contractor-supplied sleeve would reduce the need for risky, over-water work and restore capacity.
Details: Council members confirmed the project is small enough that competitive bidding may not be required under local thresholds, and speakers said funds exist in the water and sewer budget for the work. Members stressed contractor-provided insurance and OSHA-compliant safety equipment for anyone working on the bridge; one council member said they would not allow town employees to perform the over-water work without harnesses and proper gear.
Outcome and next steps: the council moved forward with the named contractor and discussed coordinating the sleeve installation with town employees to provide labor support when safe. No formal roll-call vote was recorded in the transcript; council members verbally agreed to approve the motion and to ensure the contractor’s insurance and safety practices were in place before work began.
The council continued with other agenda items and later moved to closed session to discuss personnel matters.
