South Jefferson Waterline Replacement Project Progressing
Cookeville making progress on the project to replace waterlines along South Jefferson Avenue. Water and Sewer Department Director Barry Turner said the city is replacing a four-inch and a ten-inch waterline that extends from I-40 to Regan Street. Turner said the city is replacing the lines to get them out from underneath the street and […]
South Jefferson Sewer Rehab $188K Over Original Cost
Cookeville City Council approved a change order of some $188,000 to the South Jefferson Avenue sewer rehab project. Water and Sewer Quality Control Director Barry Turner said the change pushes the final cost of the project over $2 million. He said the project improved water and sewer lines from I-40 to the Putnam County Courthouse. […]
Jefferson Bumps Due To Leaks; Replacement Project Begins Soon
Some $1 million worth of parts are in and work on the Jefferson Avenue water line replacement project is expected to start mid-April. Water and Sewer Department Director Barry Turner said the parts took time to secure, but materials arrived quickly compared to some other post-pandemic projects. He said contractors plan to replace lines from […]
Cookeville Adopts New Employee Weather Policy
Cookeville City Council implemented a new inclement weather policy Thursday night designed to provide better guidance. Human Resources Director Carl Sells said the January storm showed the need to give employees clear options and rules. “It outlines choices that the employee can make and the options that are attached to those options as well, that […]
Cookeville Water & Sewer Asking Customers To Reduce Water Usage
Cookeville Water and Sewer asking residents to eliminate any unnecessary water consumption as the city experiences extreme water usage. Department Director Barry Turner said recent cold temperatures have caused some pipes to freeze. As temperatures warmed Monday, the pipes busted. He said holding off on laundry and refraining from washing the salt off of cars […]
