Cookeville Water Dept. Budgeting For Sewer Of Annexed Territory In Old Salem Area
Cookeville Water Quality Control Department including funds in next year’s budget to address water and sewer in the Old Salem area of town. Director Barry Turner said the land south of I-40 near Highway 70 had been annexed over 20 years ago. He said residents had voiced concerns about getting their plans of services addressed […]
Cookeville South Jefferson Sewer Rehab To Extend From Courthouse To Interstate
City of Cookeville received two bids for sewer rehab work on South Jefferson Avenue from the Putnam County Courthouse to the interstate. Water Quality Control Director Barry Turner said the low bid came in at some $1.9 million. He said they were pleased that number was right at what the department had budgeted for the […]
Cookeville Council Makes Changes To Campground/RV Rules
Cookeville City Council approved new codes for campgrounds and RV parks Thursday night, slightly amending rules proposed by the Planning Commission. The changes will continue to allow the facilities in the General Commercial District. Landowners could also appeal to have the use allowed in the Local Commercial District. After a Monday Work Session, the planning […]
Cookeville Approves New HRS Pump Station Agreement
A new sewer project in the Cane Creek area will remove from service two old facilities and allow for future growth Cookeville City Council, the Putnam County School System, and Highlands Residential Services are jointly working on the new pump station. It will be located on the Cane Creek Elementary School property. Water Quality Control […]
Water Main Leak Affects Several Businesses On Interstate Drive
A water main leak on Interstate Drive Monday evening may cause some traffic woes as the issue is addressed. Water Quality Control Director Barry Turner said the line is not a service line but a 10-inch water main that had a natural leak and was not caused by digging. He said this will affect several […]
Cookeville Water Department Seeking Change Order For Joff Drive Water Line Project
Cookeville Water Department having to change its plans for the Joff Drive Waterline project. Water Quality Control Director Barry Turner said the goal is to get rid of an old waterline that runs under the Putnam County Bus Garage and the stock barn property. He said after initial work was started, crews determined a change […]
Cookeville’s Acquisition Of Double Springs Utility District Going Well
It’s been one year since the City of Cookeville acquired a portion of the Double Springs Utility District. Water Quality Control Director Barry Turner said it was something the city had been looking at for years since the area was annexed. He said the goal was to have all city water customers paying the same […]
Cookeville Will Reconsider Sewer Low Pressure Sewer Bid
Cookeville City Council will once again consider bidding out a low-pressure sewer system to extend sewer to Contraband Road, Dry Valley Road, and Shag Rag Road. That after rescinding the bid approval at the last council meeting due to concerns with a developer potentially aiding with a cost share to extend the sewer up to […]
Tree Stump Causes Water Main Damage On Cookeville’s South Jefferson Avenue
A tree stump growing around a water main on South Jefferson responsible for a water outage Monday. Water Quality Department Director Barry Turner said the decision to assess contractors for damages relies on whether contractors used the Tennessee One Call, or the “call before you dig” number. “Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act, it’s 811 you […]
Cookeville Water To Begin Process For Mine Lick Creek Road Water Line Project
Cookeville Water Quality Control Department will begin the engineering design work for Mine Lick Creek Road water line improvements. Director Barry Turner said the city acquired the asbestos cement water line from the Double Springs Utility District. “A lot of their lines were identified as being insufficient to provide fire protection don’t his line is […]
