Two long-term projects are nearing completion in Schuylkill Haven.
In a project that has at times affected commuting through town, construction on the Columbia Street bridge is continuing, with work now being done on footers for the bridge. While there is no official completion date for the project, the new bridge is already operational and the old bridge immediately adjacent to it demolished.
The project, which has been going on for a couple of years, got a bit of an unexpected push when a section of the old bridge fell into the river during its demolition back on June 12.
The new bridge has been open for traffic for several weeks, with work still undersay on final widening, sidewalking and footers. The final width of the bridge will be about 45 feet.
In the other long-running project, upgrades to the borough wastewater treatment plant are almost complete. Work on these improvements has been going on for about two years, with planning for the upgrades going back even farther.
“A few minor projects will be done by the end of the summer and then we should be completed,” borough administrator Jessica Seiders told council at a recent meeting.
Improvements include new machinery, a new automated computer data system and cosmetic upgrades.
In other business at the most recent council meeting, the borough’s 2022 audit report was discussed with borough auditors from Jones & Co. giving council their findings and recommendations.
At the July 19 meeting, borough auditors said the borough did very well with its funds and accounts and it was what is considered a very good report.
Council approved a request from One Rock, One Community for fire police assistance for an event on Oct. 7 which includes what is being advertised as fellowship, fun, food, and music. One Rock, One Community is a group of churches that collaborate yearly on the annual event.
Island Fest will occur on Aug. 19.
Source: Berkshire mont
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