Robbinsville – The Town of Robbinsville Board of Aldermen held a special meeting on Jan. 10 to continue the discussion on lift-station repairs.
The board approved amending the budget concerning town maintenance to replace and rebuild the lift station.
Town maintenance supervisor Chadd Carpenter presented an updated quote for repairs from Parkson, for $134,750. This includes a certified on-site rebuild from Parkson technicians with new parts. The company will also hire a local crane contractor to remove and install the old bar/filter screen.
Alderman Debbie Beasley asked about the price validity from Parkson’s quote. Carpenter clarified that the price is valid for 30 days and it shouldn’t change unless there is an unforeseen extra repair needed.
The self-cleaning bar/filter screen – or lift station – is not operating and needs to be replaced. It was first installed in 2013. The self-cleaning bar removes solids like toilet paper and grease from the waste water. The bar lifts these materials from a screen.
The new replacement parts will be available 13-15 weeks after the purchase order.
The on-site rebuild is expected to occur approximately four weeks after all replacement parts are delivered to the sanitation department.