Binghamton-JC Sewage Plant to Hire Firm for Maintenance Plan

A private company has been chosen to audit maintenance operations at the Binghamton-Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment Plant in Vestal.

Binghamton Mayor Richard David said Veolia North America will be hired for the review following a major rehabilitation project at the Vestal Road facility.

David said the firm also will develop a maintenance plan for the operation.

According to the mayor, the Joint Sewage Treatment Plant board has voted to be pay Veolia $66,300 for the project.

David said City Council is expected to vote on the proposal on April 7.

The sewage treatment facility underwent a lengthy and expensive project to make repairs and install new equipment.

Construction workers at the Vestal Road sewage treatment plant on October 25, 2019. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)

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