Gainesboro Aldermen Approve Increase In Project Funding
The Gainesboro Board of Aldermen approved a $235,670 change order Thursday to ensure the completion of a raw water intake project. Engineer Nathaniel Green said the additional funding is necessary to keep contractors on-site and avoid further delays caused by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Green said the total contract price for the project […]
Gainesboro Receives Update On Water, Drainage Projects
Gainesboro officials received a progress report from consulting engineers on ongoing and upcoming water infrastructure improvement projects. Consulting Engineer Nathaniel Green said engineers are about 75 percent done with the design of the new water treatment plant. Green said engineers are still working out the details with the State Revolving Fund Loan Program. Green said […]
Baugh Hollow Residents Exploring Additional Water Access
Gainesboro Aldermen received requests from residents Thursday night to add more city water along Baugh Hollow Lane. The properties in question are across from the county garage, which is not inside city limits. Consulting Engineer Nathaniel Green said to add more taps to the line, the town would have to upgrade the line. “It’s the […]
Gainesboro To Raise Water Rates For New Treatment Plant
The Gainesboro Board of Alderman approved a resolution Thursday night to raise water rates over the next five years. Engineer Nathaniel Green said the increase will cover payments on the expanded water treatment plant project. Green said a financial analysis from the State Revolving Fund determined a revenue shortfall by fiscal year 2029 without the […]
Gainesboro Hopes To Stop Rainwater At Sewer Plant With New Grant
The city of Gainesboro will use new grant money from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development to pay for improvements to the city’s sewer system. Consulting Engineer Nathaniel Green said the grant will provide $630,000 to build upon a sewer project that was completed at the beginning of last year. Green said the […]
Gainesboro Grade Utility District Taking Next Steps With Water Distribution Projects
The Old Gainesboro Grade Utility District has awarded bids for upgrades to its water distribution system. Engineer Nathaniel Green said there are two projects involved with these upgrades, including water storage and a new water transmission main. He said a new water storage tank is a major need, and is something that has been noted […]
Monterey Approves Deal For Calfkiller Water
The Town of Monterey has accepted an agreement with Putnam County to provide water services to Calfkiller Highway. Alderman Alex Garcia requested a verbal summary of the agreement from engineering consultant Nathaniel Green during Monday night’s meeting. Green spoke about changes approved by the Water and Sewer Committee from the previous agreement. Then Green said […]
Monterey Discusses Two Potential Scenarios To Expand Water Access
Efforts to expand access to public water in Putnam County could continue in Monterey. Engineer Nathaniel Green presented two potential scenarios about expanding water along the Calfkiller Highway to the aldermen Monday night. One option would go from Mill Creek Road to split off going north and south on Highway 84. “The other option that […]
Monterey Breaks Ground On Sewer Plant After Long Road
Monterey broke ground on its Water Resource Recovery Facility, the culmination of an over $13 million sewer system rehabilitation on Thursday. Engineer Nathaniel Green said it has been an eight year road to reach this point. Green said that Monterey persisted through new state processes to receive $5.985 million in funding from USDA Rural Development. […]
T-DOT Demand Ups Price On Monterey Water & Sewer Extension
A T-DOT decision will cost Monterey an additional investment to extend water and sewer lines under Interstate 40. Consulting engineer Nathaniel Green spoke with T-DOT officials last week about the project. He said T-DOT is willing to issue a permit, but they want construction done on the Highway 70 shoulder. “What that does to us […]
