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Public works to close wastewater‑treatment driveway to vehicles after hours to stop dangerous late‑night activity
Summary
Public Works presented plans to install a vehicular gate at the wastewater treatment plant driveway (airport terminal access) to prevent after‑hours drag‑racing and pavement damage; the committee accepted the report as informational with staff to implement closures during non‑staff hours while preserving pedestrian and limited weekend access.
Public Works Director Don Lewis told the committee the city has seen recurring after‑hours vehicle misconduct (donuts, burnouts, drag‑racing) on the wastewater treatment plant driveway that sits inside Swansea town boundaries and that the activity has damaged newly paved surfaces and caused neighborhood disturbance. Lewis proposed a vehicular gate at the airport terminal driveway that would be opened during staff hours to permit legitimate access (septic haulers, campers, visitors with accessibility needs) and closed afterward to prevent vehicular misuse while still allowing pedestrian and bicycle access for recreation.
Airport Director Ryan Cooley and staff supported the proposal citing recent nighttime incidents that risk safety at the airport approach; the committee accepted the public works director's report as informational so staff can proceed with operational planning and public communication about daytime access and weekend availability.
