PUBLIC WORKS

Spalding County Public Works began 2022 all about TSPLOST, first installing TSPLOST progress and equipment signs around the county to keep citizens informed on where tax dollars are being spent All TSPLOST projects are clearly marked with permanent signage, and all equipment purchased with TSPLOST funds proudly display the TSPLOST logo.

Using TSPLOST funds, the team replaced some essential equipment, including the Gradall, which is the most important piece of equipment to have for storm recovery Other equipment purchased or replaced this year includes a hot box asphalt trailer, mastic road repair applicator, three right-of-way maintenance trailers, and a road shoulder builder box. Residents will see big improvements in road maintenance thanks to this new equipment. For example, we'll no longer use cold mix for pot holes. We can now use hot mix asphalt and mastic material.

Twenty-four miles of county roads were resurfaced during the first phase of TSPLOST-funded resurfacing. Public Works completed this first phase on October 22 and moved onto roads in the second phase of the project They anticipate completing more than 30 miles in year two.