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May/June 2016 • Vol. 34 No. 1
PAGE 6 Tennessee Public Works Magazine
Online at tnpublicworks.com
5 Governor Proclaims May 15-21 Public Works Week 20 TAUD Region 2 Meeting and
Best Tasting Water Contest
6 Roger Clark Leadership Conference Recap
Water samples from 11 Region 2 utilities were sampled by a panel
8 A Behind-The-Scenes Look at of judges. Lenoir City Utilities Board was crowned the 2016 winner
TDOT’s Fast Fix 8 Project and will represent Region 2 in statewide competition. The statewide
winner will advance to the national stage.
In the last few years, a solid alternative to the traditional bridge-
construction approach has emerged: accelerated bridge 21 Chattanooga Salts Its Bike Lanes
construction. Fast Fix 8 was a $62 million bridge rehabilitation project
to replace four pairs of bridges along I-40 in downtown Nashville. This winter, to keep their protected bike lane on Broad Street
rideable through the snow, City of Chattanooga road crews set up
11 Updates to 811 – Call Before You Dig a Kawasaki Mule to trickle just the right amount of brine into the
space between curb and planters.
After six years of hard work, research and compromise, HB 1337/
SB 379 were passed to update and strengthen the existing TN 22 TCAPWA Events & Highlights
Underground Damage Prevention Act. The updates will allow for more • West Branch Meets in Bartlett
manageable enforcement and ensure safety with locatable utilities. • Middle Branch Tours the Home of the Titans
• Upper East Branch Meets in Sevierville
13 TPWI Application • Nominations Requested for TCAPWA Annual Awards
• TCAPWA Scholarship Applications Due June 2
14 Getting to Know Your Culvert System – Up Close
28 Used Motor Oil Heats City Facility
The City of Kingsport was faced with addressing a 100-year-old
culvert system and its many connected drainage pipes. Each Thanks to a $12,000 Used Oil Grant through the Tennessee
connection to the culvert was identified and documented in the Department of Environmental Conservation, residents will now be
process, providing a current record of all pipes. helping the City to power the heating unit for a City of Knoxville
facility when they take advantage of a free service to recycle used
16 Transforming Production Waste Tobacco motor oil.
Into Fertilizer
29 Authors In This Issue
The Compost Company provides one of the first of many outlets for
companies with organic and compostable waste. American Snuff 30 Local Government Buyers’ Guide
is taking advantage of an environmentally responsible and fiscally
efficient method of waste management. Cover: Attendees at the Roger Clark Leadership Conference in
Chattanooga, April 7-8.
18 Putting Out Fires Before They Start
Chattanooga has been set on the forefront for MS4s in the state to
develop and institute the new green infrastructure requirements.
The City Public Works Water Quality Program has made innovative
efforts to address water quality and meet the needs of customers.
© 2016 TN Public Works Magazine. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission is prohibited. TPW is provided FREE OF CHARGE to TCAPWA members and select
others. Contact us at (865) 288-0815 or info@tnpublicworks.com if you have been contacted by anyone regarding subscriptions. Ad rate sheet available upon request to info@tnpublicworks.com.
ISSN 0893-5380. The views and opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of TN Public Works Magazine.
PAGE 6 Tennessee Public Works Magazine
Online at tnpublicworks.com
5 Governor Proclaims May 15-21 Public Works Week 20 TAUD Region 2 Meeting and
Best Tasting Water Contest
6 Roger Clark Leadership Conference Recap
Water samples from 11 Region 2 utilities were sampled by a panel
8 A Behind-The-Scenes Look at of judges. Lenoir City Utilities Board was crowned the 2016 winner
TDOT’s Fast Fix 8 Project and will represent Region 2 in statewide competition. The statewide
winner will advance to the national stage.
In the last few years, a solid alternative to the traditional bridge-
construction approach has emerged: accelerated bridge 21 Chattanooga Salts Its Bike Lanes
construction. Fast Fix 8 was a $62 million bridge rehabilitation project
to replace four pairs of bridges along I-40 in downtown Nashville. This winter, to keep their protected bike lane on Broad Street
rideable through the snow, City of Chattanooga road crews set up
11 Updates to 811 – Call Before You Dig a Kawasaki Mule to trickle just the right amount of brine into the
space between curb and planters.
After six years of hard work, research and compromise, HB 1337/
SB 379 were passed to update and strengthen the existing TN 22 TCAPWA Events & Highlights
Underground Damage Prevention Act. The updates will allow for more • West Branch Meets in Bartlett
manageable enforcement and ensure safety with locatable utilities. • Middle Branch Tours the Home of the Titans
• Upper East Branch Meets in Sevierville
13 TPWI Application • Nominations Requested for TCAPWA Annual Awards
• TCAPWA Scholarship Applications Due June 2
14 Getting to Know Your Culvert System – Up Close
28 Used Motor Oil Heats City Facility
The City of Kingsport was faced with addressing a 100-year-old
culvert system and its many connected drainage pipes. Each Thanks to a $12,000 Used Oil Grant through the Tennessee
connection to the culvert was identified and documented in the Department of Environmental Conservation, residents will now be
process, providing a current record of all pipes. helping the City to power the heating unit for a City of Knoxville
facility when they take advantage of a free service to recycle used
16 Transforming Production Waste Tobacco motor oil.
Into Fertilizer
29 Authors In This Issue
The Compost Company provides one of the first of many outlets for
companies with organic and compostable waste. American Snuff 30 Local Government Buyers’ Guide
is taking advantage of an environmentally responsible and fiscally
efficient method of waste management. Cover: Attendees at the Roger Clark Leadership Conference in
Chattanooga, April 7-8.
18 Putting Out Fires Before They Start
Chattanooga has been set on the forefront for MS4s in the state to
develop and institute the new green infrastructure requirements.
The City Public Works Water Quality Program has made innovative
efforts to address water quality and meet the needs of customers.
© 2016 TN Public Works Magazine. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission is prohibited. TPW is provided FREE OF CHARGE to TCAPWA members and select
others. Contact us at (865) 288-0815 or info@tnpublicworks.com if you have been contacted by anyone regarding subscriptions. Ad rate sheet available upon request to info@tnpublicworks.com.
ISSN 0893-5380. The views and opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of TN Public Works Magazine.
