Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Gloucester Township public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in water utilities with high priority
Emergency sewer main repair at Landing Road
A broken sewer main at Landing and Lower Landing Roads got emergency repairs costing $172,075.81, paid to contractor R.D. Zeuli under its standing emergency services contract.
Oakland Drive sewer backups and misaligned lateral connections
A 62-year resident described recurring raw sewage backups affecting her home and six neighbors, including a camera inspection that couldn't pass toward the ball field. The business administrator will get the Sewer Utility to follow up.
Emergency sewer force main repair — Central Avenue Pumping Station
Council approved paying R.D. Zeuli $6,516.25 for emergency repairs to a damaged sewer force main that posed a health and safety hazard.
$1.8 Million Sewer Utility Bond (introduced)
The township is borrowing up to $1.82 million for sewer system work — new generators, telemetry gear, pump station upgrades, IT equipment and vehicles. It's the infrastructure that keeps the utility running; the debt service shows up in sewer rates over time.