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Committee approves $23,302 emergency bypass payment for Southwest Highway sewer work

City of Palos Heights Water and Sewer Committee · April 28, 2026
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Summary

The committee approved a $23,302.89 payment to Airy’s, Inc. for set‑up of an emergency bypass on Southwest Highway after a sinkhole and sewer issue; the motion passed unanimously.

Committee members approved payment to Airy’s, Inc. for the set‑up of an emergency bypass on Southwest Highway in the amount of $23,302.89. Chairman Brennan moved the payment and Alderman Begley seconded; committee members voted unanimously in favor.

Public Works Director Joe Smith described a sinkhole at Trinity that was worsening and clarified the city does not own the road surface but does own the sewer under it; the city engaged Airy’s, Inc. to address the situation and set up an emergency bypass to protect sewer operations while repairs proceed.