News Transcript News Briefs, Dec. 16
Freehold Borough officials have authorized a $46,377 increase in a contract that provides for the construction of a new water treatment plant on Waterworks Road. The new plant will serve Freehold Borough, but is in Freehold Township.
Coppola Services Inc. was initially awarded a $7.83 million contract to complete the job. The $46,377 increase, which was approved by Borough Council members on Dec. 7, brings the contract for the new infrastructure to $7.88 million.
Business Administrator Stephen Gallo explained that the change order came about because employees of Coppola Services discovered an abandoned well where the new treatment plant is being constructed.