City of WS refuses substantial completion acceptance of Second Street project after new concerns exposed
Washouts are visible along the curb and gutter on the recently installed surface of Second Street north of Our Savior's Lutheran Church. City officials have declined to accept substantial completion of the project while awaiting a repair plan from H&W Contracting. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)
Less than three weeks after a new Otta Seal surface was applied to Wessington Springs’ long-delayed Second Street reconstruction project, heavy rains have washed away portions of the roadway along the curb and gutter, prompting city officials to refuse substantial completion of the project while continuing to assess liquidated damages against the contractor.