Sparta Addressing Water Lines During Paving Process
Sparta beginning its spring/summer paving work, with this year’s biggest focus under the roads. Public Works director Dillard Quick said 47 of 66 miles of road in Sparta has been paved in recent years. Quick said Sparta paves an average of four to seven miles of road per year. “Well, some of the priorities… we […]
New Water Pump Work Underway at Story Mountain
Dirt is being moved at Story Mountain in Sparta to make way for a new set of water pumps. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said crews are already grading the area in preparation for new flooring at the pump station. Quick said the pumps being replaced are between 35 and 40 years old. “It means […]
Sparta Aldermen Approve $20,325 Change Order For Sewage Work
Sparta Aldermen voted to approve a $20,325 change order to continue work on their sewage pipes, bringing the total cost of the project to just under $90,000. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said during the early stages of the project they believed the pipes to be eight inches in diameter. He said the pipes needed […]
Sparta Gets A New Trash Truck Bringing Fleet To Three Trucks
Sparta has rolled out a new garbage truck, a third vehicle in the city’s fleet. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said they were lucky to get a truck this quickly. The city began the process of looking for a new truck back in October after their two trucks broke down at the same time, and […]
Sparta Purchasing Replacement Muffin Monster For Sewage Pump Station
The Sparta Board of Aldermen approved the emergency purchase of new machinery for the sewer department Thursday night. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the machinery is called a Muffin Monster, a specialized grinder placed before sewage pump stations to break down debris. Quick said the equipment at the South Carter Street pump station broke […]
Sparta’s North Spring Water Leak Thursday Stopped With Quick Response
The cleanup continues after a broken water line in Sparta Thursday along North Spring Street. Sparta Water Superintendent Greg O’Neal and Public Works Director Dillard Quick responded quickly to get the water line fixed. O’Neal said he appreciated all the hard work from his, as they were the ones in the ditch. “We’ve had breaks […]
Sparta Rules Against Grinder Pumps Citing Concern About TDEC Oversight
Grinder pumps will not be allowed in connection to the Sparta sewer system after the Board of Aldermen passed a second reading of an updated ordinance. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the city needs to do everything it can to continue its progress with the state in terms of the sewer system. Sparta continues under a […]
Sparta Aldermen Approves Bid For CCTV Work On Sewer System
City of Sparta will move forward with camera work on its sewer system utilizing part of the $500,000 CDBG grant. The Board of Aldermen approved a low bid for the work at its meeting Thursday night. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the current project will cover approximately 32,000 feet of sewer. “So the contractor […]
Sparta Public Works Completes Drainage Ditch Project On Allen Dr. In Time For School
Sparta Public Works Department has completed drainage ditch upgrades on Allen Drive near White County High School. Director Dillard Quick said the old tile in the ditch needed to be replaced as it had rotted over the years. He said it was about 48 inches long. “We were afraid that with buses going across that […]
Sparta Board Of Aldermen Approves Water System Upgrades
Sparta’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen approves upgrades for city-wide water systems, including sludge cleaner The board met Thursday to discuss proposals for a new city-wide water-delivery hydraulics system, treatment plant flocculator, and sludge cleaner for the flocculator. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said that the current hydraulics system for the city was not powerful […]
