Sparta Using TDEC Infrastructure Money To Address Sewer Overflow
Sparta investing $1.8 million into its sewer system to address overflow issues. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said a mixture of state COVID infrastructure money and local funds are being used. Hennessee said the project will be sent to the state for final approval. “In the end, there will be a total amount of $720,000 that […]
Council Approves Then Rescinds Bid For Low Pressure Sewer System
Cookeville City Council had a change of heart Thursday night on awarding a bid for a low-pressure sewer system. The project would have brought sewer to parts of Shag Rag Road, Dry Valley Road, and Contraband Road. But a piece of property in the area is up for zoning and the developer has verbally offered […]
Sparta Sewer Moratorium Impacting Local Property Deals
A Sparta citizen voiced concerns to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen Thursday night over the city’s imposed sewer moratorium Former Mayor Jeff Young allegedly signed the moratorium without the Board’s knowledge before he left office. Resident Ken Bullis said he has a piece of property that he cannot sell since he can not cannot […]
Sparta Approves Man Hole Project In Special Called Meeting
The Sparta Board of Aldermen approved a manhole project as the city tries to lift its sewer moratorium. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the $60,000 project would improve overflow issues along Highway 111 near Mose Drive. “Once the water table rises, there is a constant amount of water going into those man holes,” Quick […]
Sparta Continuing Work With State To Answer Sewer Overflow Issues
A special-called meeting scheduled as a result of a Thursday Sparta Board of Aldermen work session regarding sewer violations. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said TDEC placed the city on notice in 2019 regarding the overflow issues. Hennessee said the meeting will continue efforts to fulfill a consent order that requires corrective action. “The engineer that […]
TDEC Finds Sewer As The Highest Priority For Sparta’s Infrastructure Money
Sparta will likely use its state infrastructure COVID money for sewer improvements instead of water line replacements. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the state has recommended that Sparta’s uses its allotment to fix overflow from heavy rain events. ‘We were hoping to be be able to include it in our paving program, and our in-house […]
Baxter Crossroads Residents Bring Water Bill Concerns To Aldermen
About a dozen homeowners of the new Baxter Crossroads subdivision spoke at the city’s Board meeting with concerns about high water bills. The homeowners lacking irrigation systems have used hoses to water their lawns. As it turns out, the amount of water used turns that into a sewer rate issue. Councilman Dustin Stanton: “What you […]
Celina Approves Match Cost In Joint Sewer Project
The Celina board of Aldermen approved its $65,000 match for a sewer line project Tuesday night. A $500,000 grant will fund the work along with local funding from the city, county and Industrial Development Board. During discussion over the project, Alderman Winton Dillon expressed his concerns to UCDD which is facilitating the project. “I don’t […]
Cookeville’s Fisk Road Closed Wednesday Morning
Cookeville’s Fisk Road will close on Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Water Quality Control Department will close the portion from East 10th Street to Sunset Drive for sewer repairs. Businesses along 10th Street will still have access but all semi-trucks must seek alternate routes to get to the industrial buildings located along […]
Sparta Targeting Water Line Replacements With State ARP Money
Sparta wants to target waterline replacements though its state American Rescue Plan money. The city has been allocated about $1 million for water and sewer improvements. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the city is currently creating the scorecard required to utilize the funds. “We’ve identified enough streets that need water line replacement,” Hennessee said. “We […]
