Thursday, August 26, 2010
Council Eyes Replacing Segment Of Damaged Drainage System
City of Lawrenceburg Administrator William McLain informed city council members Thursday, that recent flooding in various areas of the city is being attributed to a damaged segment of the city’s old storm water drainage system.
McLain indicated during the bi-monthly meeting of the Lawrenceburg Board of Mayor and Council that they had been contacted recently in regards to flood waters accumulating along First Street, North Military Avenue, Depot Street and other areas. He indicated that they made use of a Lawrenceburg Utility System mobile camera system in order to inspect the interior of the drain system. It was discovered that a segment of the city’s older drain is irreparably damaged and must be replaced.
While using the camera system to inspect the interior of the drain, EMA Director Joe Baxter pointed out they found one date on the pipes of 1932.
McLain indicated that an approximate 300 foot segment of the drain near the old M. Fine Building, at the corner of North Locust Avenue and First Street, is damaged and blocked, and that no storm water can drain through that section. This, McLain explained, is causing storm water from other areas to back up, as well, and preventing the system from emptying properly.
McLain explained to council members, “We must fix this.” He indicated that he would compile a cost estimate in regards to the replacement/repair work, and have those costs ready for inspection at an upcoming meeting.
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