Construction Underway For Sparta Dog Pound
Construction underway on a new Sparta dog pound at the Public Works headquarters on South Carter Street. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the 24-by-30-foot facility will centralize the city’s Animal Control operations. He said the structure will feature five pens, running water and climate control, and a playpen. He said the building would be […]
Sparta Changing Up Animal Control Role
Sparta Public Works is searching for a dog catcher after taking over Animal Control responsibilities from the Sparta Police Department. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the Police Department’s full-time dog catcher only had to catch 27 dogs last year. He said the department wanted to use the dog catcher as a backup officer, but […]
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 Public Works Department Working On Allen Drive In July
Sparta’s Public Works Department will continue its rehab of Allen Drive next month. Director Dillard Quick said work needs to be done beneath the road before the paving of the street can begin. “The drain tile coming from the school where the old Food Lion used to be over to cross the road is what’s […]
Sparta Replacing Water Lines Before Fall Paving Begins
Sparta Public Works finishing up some water line replacements on three streets preparing for fall paving. Director Dillard Quick said work on Turntable Road and Highland Drive has been completed. “The lines are 50 years old, 60 years old and some of the streets we’re going in once a month, maybe every two months and […]
Sparta Taking Bids For Start of 8-Year Paving Plan
Sparta has graded all 203 city streets from worst to first as the city begins its eight-year paving plan. 21 percent of the city’s streets received a D and F grade but the plan is to have no F grade in 2022. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the city wants to pave just over […]
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 […]
