utilities
Utilities told to adjust lines for planned traffic circle
From the Wednesday, Sep. 23 issue of The Advertiser. Laurens, South Carolina – The Laurens Commission of Public Works received word from the State Department of Transportation that the traffic circle which had been tentatively planned for the west side of Laurens is on go, and the utility needed to start plans to reroute natural…
Read MoreThrow them away – don’t flush ‘flushable’ wipes
The Laurens Commission of Public Works is asking for help from the public to keep the sewers clear by disposing disinfectant wipes and paper towels in the trash rather than attempting to flush them down toilets. In a press release submitted by Laurens CPW, the utility provider explained it’s a problem that is happening across…
Read MoreThursday PMPA meeting offers solution for supplemental power discord
Update note: Includes broader supplemental power agreements description. While the city councils of Laurens and Clinton handled an issue in very different ways, both councils approved resolutions this week ahead of a Thursday morning, Nov. 21, meeting of the Piedmont Municipal Power Authority. At issue is the supplemental power agreements that the 10 cities have…
Read MoreSewer line replacement closes eastbound Fleming Street
Laurens, S.C. – The Laurens Commission of Public Works is replacing a 1,500 foot section of sewer line, forcing the closure of the eastbound lane of Fleming Street, Laurens, from its intersection with 221 until just before the railroad track. The lane will remain closed through most of Wednesday. Engineers have estimated that existing sewer lines in…
Read MoreVotes sought as LCPW’s patriotic tank up for Tank of the Year
Laurens, SC – The patriotic design and painting on the Laurens Commission of Public Works’ Fleming Street water tank has been nominated for Tank of the Year, and CPW officials are hoping residents will help by voting. “Voting began Oct. 8 and ends Oct. 19,” said GIS/Mapping Director Kevin Smiley. …
Read MoreCity of Clinton offers Warming Station for residents impacted by Thursday’s power outage
Clinton, SC – City of Clinton Electrical crews have been working since 7:30 a.m. Thursday morning, Jan. 18, to restore power to parts of Clinton due to problems associated with an equipment failure in the city’s substation. Crews have been able to reduce outage numbers significantly; however, the remainding outages in the southwest part of the city are…
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