Aug 18, 2022

SAFE Sidewalks to be constructed in October

Posted Aug 18, 2022 4:38 PM

NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Jeff Schenk with the City of Hutchinson engineering department gave the City Council an update on the SAFE sidewalk program at their meeting on Tuesday.

"In the first year of the SAFE sidewalk program, we received more applications than we could complete," Schenk said. "Some applications were directly from residents and others from different organizations. After reviewing all of the applications, staff selected nine locations. Even though we ended up a little over budget, rather than having to remove locations, the Housing Commission transferred an additional $7000 to help us complete all of the identified properties."

Areas along 10th Ave, Monroe St, 13th Ave and 5th Ave have been selected for sidewalk repairs.

"The construction is expected to take place through the first two weeks of October," Schenk said. "We have created a yard sign that we'll place in front of the houses to try and help bring awareness to this new and exciting program."

In total, about $29,700 will be invested in this program this fall.