John Collins, Public Works Directors, talks with Alex Whitney about the repairs needs to the wastewater pipe in Grand Island, Nebraska.
Public Works
City of Grand Island Transit
On Tuesday, the Grand Island City Council was presented with the transit plan for the city/county. John Collins, Public Works Director, said the Hall County had successfully run the program for 30 years, and now it has been the City’s responsibility since July 2016.
Old Potash Open House
Old Potash Improvement
The Public Works Department will be holding an Open House on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 to get public input on the Old Potash road improvement project. John Collins, Public Works Director said this is a very large project and there are many safety concerns. Public comments on this project will be beneficial.
Snow Removal Agreement
The Snow Removal Agreement between the City of Grand Island and Hall County worked out well during the past snow/blizzard event.
School District Construction Projects
John Collins, Public Works Director, recommends that parents get familiar with the roundabout before school starts.
Voss Road and Hydroseeding Bid
The City Council will meet on Tuesday to consider John Collins, Public Works Director recommendation on Voss Road and the Hydroseeding Bid.
Adams Street and Stolley Park Road Intersection
Traffic will be delay while a traffic signal at that intersection is being installed. John Collins, Public Works Director, says the additional signal will allow drivers to passed safety after new school opens.
Sidewalks and Parking Lots
State of Public Works Department
John Collins, Public Works Director/City Engineer, will present to the City Council the state of the Public Works Department.
John Collins, PE 