Sparta Public Works Trying To Keep Workers Safe During Heat Advisory
Employees of local public works departments are feeling the heat as temperatures remain in the 90’s throughout the week. Sparta Public Works Director Dillard Quick said he has 38 employees that work outdoors about 90 percent of the time. “It’s bad when you are in a ditch,” Quick said. “It’s even worse when your pouring […]
Sparta Public Works Director Explains Odor Near Sewer Plant
Several Sparta residents voicing concern about strong odors coming from the city’s sewer plant. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said he wanted Sparta officials to know that nothing is wrong with the plant. The smell comes from nearby chicken litter. “They’re putting it on people’s pastures or fields or whatever, but when it rains and […]
Truck Maintenance Delays Trash Pickup In Sparta
Sparta trash pickup services should resume by next week after maintenance on garbage trucks caused a short delay. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the main truck’s pickup arm is out of commission and the backup has a bad alternator. “Trying to find an alternator for that truck is very difficult,” Quick said. “We’ve been […]
Sparta Making Gains On Long-Term Paving Project
Sparta has made headway on its long-term paving plan, so much so that the city has shaved a year off its goal to repave every city street. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the paving plan could be finished as soon as 2026. “With what we’ve got done if the prices continue to come in […]
Sparta Selects Design Of Gateway Monument, Clock Starts To Complete
Sparta picked its final design for the gateway monument project Thursday night. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen selected a granite stone with a matte black metal lettering. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the monuments should be something the city’s proud of for generations. “It’s timeless and that’s one of the considerations that need to […]
Sparta’s Water Meter Replacement Program Tops 1000 New Meters
Some 320 new water meters have been replaced in Sparta. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the annual work is a part of Sparta’s meter program to get the city on a 10 year rotation. “Because once the meter gets to a certain age, the percent it reads what we would like is 98 or […]
Sparta Considering Repairs To Old Baker Elementary School
Sparta is considering repairs on the old Baker Elementary School with the goal to rent out the building. Public Works Director Dillard Quick and City Administrator Brad Hennessee evaluated the condition of the school Thursday. Quick said the roof is the main part that needs work. “Around the outside the rubber is pulled back from […]
Sparta Wants To Continue Contracting Sewer Pump Cleaners
The city of Sparta wants to add sewer pump cleaning contracts to its next budget after a company successfully cleared all stations. The public works department paid $8,000 for a contractor this week. Director Dillard Quick said that is worth the price considering the equipment needed. “The reason we had the contractor come in the […]
Sparta Replaces LED Lights on Popular Walking Trail
Sparta has been able to replace the LED lights on the South Carter Street walking trails after shipping delays. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the city ordered the new new bulbs before Christmas, but have gotten them in and replaced. Quick said there were about eight to ten lights out on this popular trail. […]
Sparta Starting Work For PD Evidence Building
The Sparta Police Department is on its way to having a new evidence building. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the concrete slab was poured this week and expects to begin framing next week. Quick said he anticipates finishing the project in the next three weeks, solving a long-time need for the police department. “It’s […]
