While Prattville children are out of school for Spring Break, the City of Prattville will take that opportunity to do some much needed work to the sewer line on Washington Street.

The Wastewater Department has hired a local contractor to repair and replace old, broken segments of the sewer line from the intersection of Wetumpka and Washington Streets to the north end of Washington.  Wastewater crews have been cleaning this segment of line weekly to prevent issues at the houses at that end of the street.  It is expected to take 3-5 days.  We recommend that commuters choose an alternate route during this time in order to prevent delays.

“This is another project that is being funded from the enterprise fund account without taking out a loan,” said Mayor Bill Gillespie, Jr.

This project will cost the City of Prattville $28,000 and will be deducted from the Wastewater Enterprise Fund Street & Sewer budget line item.

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As this year’s plans for spring break take shape, the members of Alabama’s Integrated State Law
Enforcement Task Force remind everyone -- particularly parents of school-age children -- to add safety to the list whether the family will be kicking back at home or traveling to the beach or other fun destinations.

SLE Task Force officers will work together to create a highly visible enforcement presence during spring break season intended to prevent crimes and violations that lead to deaths and injuries. All available personnel will combine forces with county and municipal agencies along Alabama’s gulf coast and across the state to conduct various details designed to enhance public safety and to enforce all laws, including traffic, boating and alcoholic beverage laws.

Officers urge everyone to keep in mind the following seven suggestions:

1. Make hotel/motel stay safe.