Algood Public Works Asking Citizens To Report Potholes
After the winter storms passed, Algood Public Works has been working to repair the roads battered by the elements. Workers do their best to fix up high-traffic areas like Main Street. But Public Works Director Walt Bradshaw said the department relies on reports from citizens to know which areas need care. “If they have a […]
Algood Considering Rejecting Public Works Bids Again
Algood City Council is considering rejecting a second round of bids to repair the roof on top of the city’s Public Works Shop. The project consisted of re-leveling the roof and improving drainage. The council rejected bids a month ago because the lone bidder did not include replacing the gutters and downspouts. City Administrator Keith […]
Algood Elect To Rebid Public Works Shop Roof Repair
Algood will rebid a project to repair the roof on the city’s public works shop, hoping to also get guttering updated. The lone bid was an estimated $61,871. The project will consist of re-leveling the roof and improving drainage. Algood Public Works Director Walt Bradshaw said the roof is at least 28 years old and […]
Algood Council Approves New Septic Cleaning Equipment
Algood will purchase a hydro-excavator to help with sewer line cleaning and valve maintenance. Public Works Director Walt Bradshaw said the machine cleans sewer lines by pumping water through sewer lines to break up debris. When the debris is broken up, the machine vacuums it back into the tank for disposal. “Here lately, we’ve been […]
Algood Crews Need Help With Brush Pickup
As residents clean out the tree limbs and brush, Algood Public Works officials said a few extra minutes can make the cleanup easier for city workers. Public Works Director Walt Bradshaw said brush should be laid out on the curb, out of ditches, away from mailboxes, and clear of fire hydrants and meter boxes. Bradshaw […]
Judd Settling In As Algood’s Full-Time Fire Chief
Algood’s first full-time fire chief getting settled into the day-to-day of his new job. Fire Chief David Judd said his appointment will allow him to focus all of his attention on the city and fire department as before he was a volunteer and would have to split his time at the fire department with his […]
