By Phoebe Muthart
InkFreeNews
SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District met Monday night, Sept. 19, and provided an update on the sewer project on Northshore Drive and Eastshore Drive in Syracuse.
Anthony Carrier, of Jones and Henry Engineering, said the project is about 75% done. The roads are expected to be paved by mid-October. Both roads are currently being worked on. A sewer pipe and tap are being installed.
Five lift stations are being installed. One is being done on Eastshore Drive and four life stations are being put in on Northshore Drive. Tim Woodward, district superintendent, said he hopes the entire project is done by November.
Resident David Johnston expressed some concerns about the project. “People are not happy,” he said. He asked why there was a delay in the project when it was supposed to be completed by mid-September. He was told that there was a contractor delay and shortage of materials.
Johnston asked about oversight by the engineering firm and Carrier said he was “on-site every day.”
Johnston also noted that Power Station No. 3 was too close to Northshore Drive.
“I think it is dangerous,” he said. He also said people should be notified when both roads are closed so people will know to take an alternate route. “It’s a safety hazard,” he said.
Johnston asked when the sewage rate increase will occur. He was told it will be when the project is completed as stated in an ordinance.
Attorney Andy Boxberger said the district is reviewing an update on porta potties, which would require just a permit or a $25 fee. “We will review it and take it under advisement,” said Woodward. No determination was made at the meeting.
Woodward conducted his superintendent’s letter. A multi-user questionnaire was conducted. About 60% of people responded. Those who didn’t respond will be contacted by Boxberger.
A lift station, damaged Tuesday, Aug. 30, when a major storm hit, was repaired, Woodward reported.
John Magsam, head engineer, presented the claims for the Northshore Drive and Eastshore Drive project. The board approved the payment.
An air pressure release valve will be installed at the water plant, as required by the Department of Homeland Security.
Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s wellhead phase two update plan will be approved by February 2023. It is a protection plan, said Woodward.
There were no reports from officers.
The next meeting is at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, at its office in Cromwell.