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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Newburgh public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Combined Sewer Control Facility Electrical Construction
The city was set to award three construction contracts totaling roughly $45.5 million for the Combined Sewer Control Facility, part of its Long Term Control Plan to stop combined sewer overflows into the Hudson. A companion bond resolution would amend the project's 2022 financing. This is one of the biggest infrastructure investments on the city's books.
Brown's Pond Water Withdrawal Alternatives Analysis
The council was scheduled to consider contracts for water quality testing ($12,824) and algae treatment ($3,691 per treatment) at Browns Pond. This relates to the city's drinking water source protection.
Water Filtration Plant Filter and SCADA Improvements
The council was scheduled to consider a $7.77 million contract with Gallo Construction Corp. to upgrade filters and the SCADA control system at the city's water filtration plant. It's one of the largest infrastructure investments on the agenda and affects the reliability of the city's drinking water.