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Newton Street paving delayed; stormwater fencing can proceed this year, mains work likely delayed
Summary
Staff told the committee Newton Street paving will not be possible in 2026, stormwater pond fencing can be completed in 2026, and mains inspection/sleeving is likely to be deferred; staff said they will go to bid for projects that should move forward to avoid losing the season.
Committee members reviewed the list of three capital projects covered by the agenda bill and asked which items could proceed this year. Staff identified Newton Street repair, stormwater pond fencing replacement, and mains inspection/sleeving repair as the three projects under consideration.
An engineer or staff member stated that Newton Street paving "is we will not be able to pave in 2026" and later confirmed "that's not gonna happen in 2026 either," indicating the paving season has been missed for that project. Staff said the stormwater pond fencing work "can do that already" within 2026, while mains inspection and sleeving "likely [are] not in '26" and staff would need to double-check. Staff also said they plan to go out to bid on projects that should move forward so work can continue on schedule.
Why it matters: Project timing determines whether certain seasonal work (paving) can be completed this construction season. Delays in Newton Street paving shift schedule and may affect budgets, traffic disruptions and resident expectations; staff committed to provide updated schedules and to begin bidding on projects that remain feasible for 2026.
