Dear Editor:
RE: Replacement of Erin culvert with bridge pushes project $1.29 million over budget, June 15.
It was with incredulous dismay that I read the article regarding the planned replacement of a culvert under 17th Sideroad at 8th Line in Erin.
Not only does Erin’s elected council approve a cost overrun of $1,285,000 for a project that in 2021 was estimated to cost $845,000, it will now cost at least $2,120,000! But they don’t even question the timing of this project.
The Town of Erin is in the midst of a wastewater construction project, that has already proven to be so poorly managed that the businesses in the village of Hillsburgh, might as well shut their doors.
How is a cost overrun of 250% acceptable?
To top things off, director of infrastructure Nick Colucci thinks it’s okay to close 17th Sideroad for at least four months, while the main street of Erin is about to be dug up. The 17th Sideroad will provide essential access and egress to the businesses and residents living in Erin during the wastewater construction project – but not if it is closed.
Town council really needs to put a stop to these antics before it is too late.
Rod Perry,
Erin