Council Concerned About Tariff Charges On Meter Bids
The Cookeville City Council expressed concern during a Monday work session after learning the city would be charged an estimated $1,900 in tariffs on a water meter bid approved in March. Water and Sewer Director Barry Turner said he was unaware of the tariff charge until the company sent the invoice. Turner said the company […]
Fisk & Walnut Sewer Additions To Be Considered By Council
Sewer Line work in Cookeville’s Fisk Road and Walnut Avenue areas will cost more than expected. Cookeville City Council will review a proposed change order Thursday for some $764,000. Water and Sewer Department Director Barry Turner said a big portion of the increase was the addition of sections that were not originally included in the […]
Interstate Drive Water Line Part Of Two Other Projects
Cookeville City Council will consider awarding a bid for a water line replacement project Thursday along Interstate Drive. The replacement will take place from Humble Drive to Walnut Avenue. City Manager James Mills said the $1.6 million water line project sets up the resurfacing of Interstate Drive. “What our goal here, big goal for us, […]
Property Acquisition Continues In TTU Pump Station Replacement Project
One property is secured and two others are in negotiations as Cookeville continues the Tennessee Tech Pump Station replacement project. Cookeville Water and Sewer Director Barry Turner said the city needs three properties on Lee Avenue north of the Tech campus to start construction. He said an engineer has completed the designs and some 18 […]
