Algood Council Approves New Septic Cleaning Equipment
Algood will purchase a hydro-excavator to help with sewer line cleaning and valve maintenance. Public Works Director Walt Bradshaw said the machine cleans sewer lines by pumping water through sewer lines to break up debris. When the debris is broken up, the machine vacuums it back into the tank for disposal. “Here lately, we’ve been […]
Byrdstown Awaiting Permit For Paradise View Project
The next phase of construction for the Paradise View Development on Dale Hollow Lake in Byrdstown will begin soon, pending a permit. The development will bring new condos and homes to Byrdstown. Mayor Sam Gibson said land for the condos has been cleared. Engineer Zeda Hillis said the next phase could begin soon. “We’ve sent […]
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. […]
Sparta Replacing Sewer Lines On Two Streets Before Repaving Begins
Sparta’s North Church and Quill E. Cope Streets are set for sewer line replacements, before they are repaved. The Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved soliciting bids for this work Thursday night. Sparta Public Works Director Dillard Quick said this project will be beyond what his own department is capable of doing at this […]
Celina Addressing System Wide Overflow Issues
Celina is preparing to start sewer work to address a system wide moratorium caused by overflow issues. Mayor Tonya Spears said the first location to address is the headworks of the city’s sewer treatment plant. Spears said this is not the only issue in the system, and work needs to be done in the future […]
Willow Avenue Water Project Nearing Completion
The water line replacements on Willow Avenue are coming to a close. Cookeville Water and Sewer Director Ronnie Kelly said the city is trying to complete the project before TDOT starts repaving this August. “The project is going well,” Kelly said. “We have two contractors there. One working on sewer. One working on water. The […]
