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2017 CONFERENCE TECHNICAL SESSION SIGNAL MOUNTAIN

New Home for Signal Mountain PW

Several council members over the years approved the project and the funding. The Town Manager was very involved and helped work through countless
challenges to keep the project moving forward. The Fire Chief and his staff kept the project within code and safety compliant. All the Public Works staff had an
opportunity to be involved from the very beginning of the process. They provided input on building design, site layout, logistics, technical matters and more. The
goal was to provide an appropriate facility that addressed Public Works’ needs, was well-organized and professional.

BUILDING: 6,850 square feet total
All Public Works Departments are housed here: Streets;
Sanitation; and Stormwater

OFFICE SPACE: 3,250 square feet
- Loretta Hopper, Public Works Director
- Lesley Hicks, Street and Sanitation Supervisor
- Adam Thornton, Street Foreman

THREE-BAY GARAGE: 3,600 square feet. Includes a tool room,
mezzanine, mechanics office, restroom and shower

TRUCK WASH: 830 square feet
OPEN SHED: 5,000 square feet, with about 1,250 square feet of
enclosed equipment room

PARTNERS INCLUDE: Left to right: Lesley Hicks, Loretta Hopper, Mayor Chris Howley, and Town
Architect - ARTECH Design; Civil and Site Design - Thompson Manager Boyd Veal, dedicated a tree planted in honor of Hicks’ mother, Nancy
Engineering; General Contractor - Pointe General Kaye Hicks, who passed away last year.

Congratulations Signal Mountain Public Works – You’ve Come a Long Way

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