Wastewater director reports freeze damage, SSO cleanup and $500,000 Maple Alley grant Wastewater staff described freeze‑related equipment damage and a sanitary‑sewer overflow that was reported to DEP and cleared; the borough also received a $500,000 grant for phase 2 of the Maple Alley project and outlined capital project timelines.

West Chester's wastewater department battles freeze damage and secures a $500,000 grant for vital infrastructure improvements!

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Council hears engineers on Goose Creek substation replacement after low bid far below engineer estimate; bid moved to consent for award Engineers urged replacement of aging substation equipment at Goose Creek; the borough received a low bid of $545,000 from BSI while engineers’ cost opinion was $700,000–$900,000 and the borough budgeted $1.2 million to cover contingencies; council advanced the item to the consent agenda after detailed questioning about scope, underground cable unknowns and change-order controls.

Council is considering a crucial substation replacement at Goose Creek after a shocking low bid of $545,000—far below the estimated $700,000–$900,000.

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