I saw on hackensacknow that someone is questioning what is taking so long with the repair of Main & Anderson sewer and why the public isn't being kept informed about the situation. The editor of hackensacknow never really answered the question except to say that it's been posted that the street is closed - newspaper, internet, hand-delivered fliers, television, public meetings.
What was said about the situation at public meetings is that the company that was doing a really good job has the contract for "emergency" sewer repairs only. It seems the price they quoted to do the final repair was too high according to the City. So, the City is taking bids for this job from others. So far the City doesn't seem to have come across a price they like. So, it remains closed.
From City website
ReplyDeleteAnderson Street (between Union and Main) will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic for the next 4-5 weeks due to continued repairs to underground sewer lines. The City regrets any inconvenience to residents and visitors.
Anyone who would like periodic email updates about the closure should send an email to citymanager@hackensack.org with the subject line "Anderson St. Status".
10/14/09 Update: The City will receive and evaluate bids to repair approximately 175 feet of sewer line on October 22, 2009. Assuming the city receives a qualifying bid, the city will award the contract shortly thereafter. Once awarded, the work could take two or three weeks to complete barring any additional unforeseen problems. The prior round of bids was rejected due to higher than anticipated proposals. The current bid specifications were clarified to help ensure responsive, cost-effective proposals.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
City of Hackensack