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Council says bridge replacement was safety-driven after storm; final payment withheld pending punch list
Summary
Council members explained that recent pedestrian bridge replacement was required for safety following storm damage; early cost estimates of $400K–$800K were pared to under $300K after bids, and the borough is withholding final payment until punch-list items are completed.
Council members said the pedestrian-bridge replacement project was undertaken because engineers found micro-cracking and storm damage that created a public-safety risk, not as a discretionary upgrade. A council member noted that preliminary coordination estimates ranged between $400,000 and $800,000 but five bids were solicited and the chosen bid came in under $300,000.
"Number one is public safety," the council member said, stressing that engineers documented concerns and that the contractor will not receive final payment until the punch list is completed. The speaker also said logistical constraints—timing with the pool opening and chemical treatment—affected scheduling and extended the project timeline; staff confirmed completion likely in the fall.
Councilors agreed the project was necessary, emphasized use of competitive bidding and external engineering review, and recorded that payments are being withheld until outstanding defects are resolved.
