Granite Shoals replacing water truck
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Granite Shoals’ Streets Department will soon have a new water truck to support roadway maintenance and construction work after the city’s decades-old vehicle became unreliable for continued use.
City Council approved the purchase of a replacement water truck for the Streets Department during its May 26 meeting, authorizing the use of $51,787.85 in capital funds.
According to Assistant City Manager and Fire Chief Tim Campbell, the current truck, manufactured nearly four decades ago, became non-operational due to brake and electrical issues.
City Manager Sarah Novo echoed Campbell’s sentiments.
“The existing truck, a 1989 model, has exceeded its useful service life and is no longer reliable for continued operations,” she told DailyTrib.
The new truck, selected in part for its low mileage and PTO-driven pump, will power its water system directly from the truck’s engine during roadway maintenance operations, improving efficiency.