The City of Gainesville funds three concrete crews that maintain and repair curb, sidewalk and curb inlets throughout the year. Most of our efforts are aimed at removing unsafe facilities to prevent accidents and injuries.
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Curb & Gutter Construction and Maintenance
The concrete section removes and replaces about 3,500 linear feet of curb annually. The repairs are usually required because of damage incurred by tree roots, utility cut-in, or from motor vehicles. Work is generated by input from citizens, Gainesville Regional Utilities or through in-house inspection by Operations Division personnel. |
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Sidewalk Construction & Maintenance
The concrete section removes and replaces about 10,000 linear feet of sidewalk annually. The repairs are generated by the same method as curb work. Concrete grinding of raised sidewalk is also being employed to increase response time and prolong the life of the sidewalk before it has to be replaced. Concrete grinding is a very cost-effective method of removing raised areas that are less than one (1) inch. |
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Curb Inlet Construction and Repair
The concrete section repairs about 35 curb inlets annually. Usually they are crushed by heavy vehicles such as garbage trucks.
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Last updated August 30, 2011