Developers, county at odds over road compaction tests in North River Estates subdivision
Public Works says roads were built without required inspections and that compaction lifts didn't follow standards; the developer offered spot testing and a warranty discussion. Commissioners tabled acceptance pending further research on testing, bonds and warranty arrangements.
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A dispute over construction oversight in North River Estates took center stage at the March 20 meeting after Public Works Director Dusty Whited reported the subdivision's roadways were paved without required inspections and that backfill compaction was performed in lifts inconsistent with county standards. Whited said standard practice calls for compaction in eight‑inch lifts (ISPCW standard), but contractor statements described two‑foot lifts and incomplete inspection calls.
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