Fairhope, Alabama
UPDATE: It was revealed later that the project is only 25% complete; interior surfaces are not close to completion. A "subcontractor" was hired by the original contractor to do the job for them.
PENALTIES IMPOSED
According to city officials, the company hired to paint the two million water tank on Fairhope Avenue behind the Intermediate School did not complete the project in the time specified (180 days) ... so $200/day penalties are being imposed per the contract.
The company had problems getting qualified workers, according to water department sources.
There is a possibility another company may have to be hired to finish the project; the performance bonding company has been asked to help expedite completion too.
No new completion date was mentioned but it probably will not be during July; Operations Director Peterson asks that citizens not waste water during hot/dry Summer months, until the tank comes back online.
Cell phone service for customers of three companies was compromised when antennas on top were removed late last year. The city offered the use of another tank east of there, but the companies installed temporary towers instead.
UPDATE: It was revealed later that the project is only 25% complete; interior surfaces are not close to completion. A "subcontractor" was hired by the original contractor to do the job for them.
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| 2 million gallon water tank |
PENALTIES IMPOSED
According to city officials, the company hired to paint the two million water tank on Fairhope Avenue behind the Intermediate School did not complete the project in the time specified (180 days) ... so $200/day penalties are being imposed per the contract.
The company had problems getting qualified workers, according to water department sources.
There is a possibility another company may have to be hired to finish the project; the performance bonding company has been asked to help expedite completion too.
No new completion date was mentioned but it probably will not be during July; Operations Director Peterson asks that citizens not waste water during hot/dry Summer months, until the tank comes back online.
Cell phone service for customers of three companies was compromised when antennas on top were removed late last year. The city offered the use of another tank east of there, but the companies installed temporary towers instead.
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