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JOHNSTOWN Two culverts have been delivered to the city for projects due to start in March.
City Engineer Christopher Vose relayed details of the projects during his monthly report to the Common Council Monday night at City Hall.
Vose said the North Chase Street and South Chase Street culverts have been delivered. He said the city currently intends to start these projects in March, weather dependent.
He said the city is still awaiting word on an extension from New York state for the city’s funding for these projects due to COVID-19 pandemic-related delays. Currently, the funding deadline for the culvert projects is April 30, he said.